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RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Details) - USD ($) |  | 1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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May 31, 2015 | Jul. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Stock ownership required to be disclosed, minimum |  |  | 5.00% |
W.F. Construction [Member] |  |  |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Contract to repair water treatment plant | $ 48,000 | $ 131,000 |  |
Amounts paid |  |  | $ 137,000 | $ 48,000
Accounts payable balance due |  |  | $ 0 | $ 0

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