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BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND ADJUSTMENTS (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND ADJUSTMENTS [Abstract]
Utility Plant Adjustment	$ 419,000
Utility Operating Expenses Adjustment	393,000
Property and Other Taxes Adjustment	$ 26,000

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Adjustment to property and other taxes for personnel costs charged to overhead for capital projects

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Adjustment to utility operating expenses for personnel costs charged to overhead for capital projects

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Adjustment to utility plant for personnel costs charged to overhead for capital projects

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