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NON-UTILITY OPERATING REVENUE AND EXPENSES

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

NON UTILITY OPERATING REVENUE AND EXPENSES [Abstract]

NON-UTILITY OPERATING REVENUE AND EXPENSES

NOTE 7

NON-UTILITY OPERATING REVENUE AND EXPENSES

Non-utility operating revenue consisted of $3.2 million, $1.9 million, and $3.0 million recognized by Artesian Utility in 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively.  In addition, $0.6 million, $2.1 million and $1.7 million was from Artesian Resources' water and sewer Service Line Protection Plans in 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively.  Effective April 1, 2012, the Service Line Protection Plans program was transferred to Artesian Utility, whereas it was previously under Artesian Resources.  The Service Line Protection Plans provide coverage for all material and labor required to repair or replace participants' leaking water and leaking or clogged sewer service lines up to an annual limit.  An additional $175,000 and $539,000 in revenue was recognized in 2011 and 2010, respectively, from Artesian Consulting Engineers for design and engineering services to developers for residential and commercial development.

Non-utility operating expenses are as follows:

In thousands		2012				2011				2010
Artesian Utility		$	1,777			$	1,823			$	2,311
Artesian Development			42				39				24
Artesian Resources			263				993				847
Artesian Consulting Engineers			18				293				598
Total		$	2,100			$	3,148			$	3,780

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