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Contingencies (Details Textual) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Jul. 31, 2011 CW-Belize [Member] | Sep. 30, 2013 CW-Bahamas [Member] | Sep. 30, 2013 Retail Segment [Member]
Goodwill | $ 3,499,037 |  | $ 3,499,037 |  | $ 3,499,037 |  |  | $ 3,499,035
Retail Water Revenue Percentage | 33.00% | 36.00% | 36.00% | 37.00% |  |  |  |
Retail Water Gross Profit Percentage | 45.00% | 55.00% | 52.00% | 57.00% |  |  |  |
Contingencies Water Supply Agreement Description |  |  |  |  |  | CW-Belize and its customer modify the water supply agreement between the parties to (a) include new water quality parameters included in the Order and (b) cap the current exclusive water supply arrangement in the agreement at a maximum of 450,000 gallons per day | CW-Bahamas is required to provide the WSC with at least 16.8 million gallons per week |
Extended Agreement Description |  |  | five years |  |  |  |  |
Bulk Water Revenue Amount | $ 1,900,000 |  | $ 5,500,000 |  | $ 7,500,000 |  |  |

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