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NON-UTILITY OPERATING REVENUE AND EXPENSES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Public Utility, Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |
Non-utility operating revenue | $ 5,000 | $ 4,686 | $ 4,398
Non-utility operating expenses | 2,777 | 2,602 | 2,305
Artesian Utility [Member] |  |  |
Public Utility, Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |
Non-utility operating revenue | 5,000 | 4,700 | 4,400
Non-utility operating expenses | $ 2,800 | $ 2,600 | $ 2,300

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