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LEGAL PROCEEDINGS (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)
Legal Proceedings [Abstract] |
Amounts paid to Chester Authority for amounts withheld related to specific rate increases | $ 3,100,000
Late fee amount on amounts withheld to Chester Water Authority | 300
Prejudgment and post judgment interest | $ 400,000
Interest rate used for prejudgment interest accrued | 6.00%

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