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Commitments and Contingent Liabilities (Details Narrative) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2012
Commitments And Contingent Liabilities Details Narrative |
Term of water and wastewater system agreement | USA-PA operates the City of Perth Amboy, NJ's water and wastewater systems under a 20-year agreement, which expires in 2018. In connection with the agreement with Perth Amboy, USA-PA entered into a 20-year subcontract with a wastewater operating company
Commitment of purchase of untreated water | Middlesex has an agreement with the NJWSA for the purchase of untreated water through November 30, 2023, which provides for an average purchase of 27 million gallons a day (mgd). Pricing is set annually by the NJWSA through a public rate making process.
Minimum treated water purchase commitment | Middlesex also has an agreement with a non-affiliated regulated water utility for the purchase of treated water. This agreement, which expires February 27, 2016, provides for the minimum purchase of 3 mgd of treated water with provisions for additional purchases.
Budgeted construction cost for construction program, next year | $ 21,700

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