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NON-UTILITY OPERATING REVENUE AND EXPENSES

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

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 $4.1 million, $3.9 million, and $3.2 million recognized by Artesian Utility in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.  In addition, $0.6 million was from Artesian Resources' water and sewer Service Line Protection Plans in 2012.  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. 

Non-utility operating expenses are as follows:

In thousands		2014				2013				2012
Artesian Utility		$	2,147			$	2,052			$	1,777
Artesian Development			46				40				42
Artesian Resources			-				-				263
Artesian Consulting Engineers			-				29				18
Total		$	2,193			$	2,121			$	2,100

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