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LEGAL PROCEEDINGS (Details) - 6 months ended Jun. 30, 2015 - USD ($)	Total
Legal Proceedings [Abstract]
Amounts paid to Chester Authority for amounts withheld related to specific rate increases	$ 3,100,000
Prejudgment and post judgment interest	$ 379,000
Interest rate used for prejudgment interest accrued	6.00%

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