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REGULATORY LIABILITIES (Details) - USD ($) | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
REGULATORY LIABILITIES [Abstract] |  |
Artesian Water contributed to its postretirement benefit plan | $ 9,300 |
Federal corporate tax rate | 21.00% | 34.00%
Decrease in the net deferred income tax liability | $ 23,500,000 |
Net regulatory liability amount | 22,500,000 |
Regulatory Liabilities [Line Items] |  |
Regulatory liabilities | 23,202,000 | $ 23,201,000
Postretirement Benefit Obligation [Member] |  |
Regulatory Liabilities [Line Items] |  |
Regulatory liabilities | 112,000 | 112,000
Utility Plant Retirement Cost Obligation [Member] |  |
Regulatory Liabilities [Line Items] |  |
Regulatory liabilities | 550,000 | 549,000
Deferred Income Taxes (related to TCJA) [Member] |  |
Regulatory Liabilities [Line Items] |  |
Regulatory liabilities | $ 22,540,000 | $ 22,540,000

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