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6 Months Ended
Feb. 29, 2020
Apr. 02, 2020
Cover [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name PURE CYCLE CORP  
Entity Central Index Key 0000276720  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --08-31  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes  
Entity Shell Company false  
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer  
Entity Small Business true  
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   23,851,098
Document Type 10-Q  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Period End Date Feb. 29, 2020  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2020  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2  
Entity Address, State or Province CO