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Commitments and Contingent Liabilities (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Commitments And Contingent Liabilities Tables

Schedule of Water cost purchased

		(In Thousands)
		Three Months Ended June 30,								Six Months Ended June 30,
		2012				2011				2012				2010
Treated		$	775			$	652			$	1,494			$	1,292
Untreated			516				516				1,128				1,122
Total Costs		$	1,291			$	1,168			$	2,622			$	2,414

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Tabular disclosure of arrangements in which the entity has agreed to procure goods or services from one or more suppliers. May include identification of the goods or services to be purchased, identity of the seller, pricing, effects on pricing for failing to reach minimum quantities required to be purchased (such as penalties), cancellation rights, and termination provisions.

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