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Investments in Water, Water Systems, Land and Improvements (Details) (USD $) | May 31, 2013 | Aug. 31, 2012
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Costs | $ 90,804,300 | $ 90,505,700
Accumulated Depreciation and Depletion | (2,218,200) | (1,995,300)
Net investments in water and water systems | 88,586,111 | 88,510,359
Sky Ranch land and improvements, net | 3,770,638 | 3,778,464
Investments in water, water systems, land and improvements, net total | 92,356,700 | 92,288,900
Arkansas River Valley Assets |  |
Accumulated Depreciation and Depletion | (1,444,800) | (1,315,900)
Rangeview Water Supply |  |
Accumulated Depreciation and Depletion | (7,500) | (7,100)
Sky Ranch Water Rights And Other Costs |  |
Accumulated Depreciation and Depletion | (72,600) | (50,800)
Fairgrounds Water And Water System |  |
Accumulated Depreciation and Depletion | (600,600) | (534,500)
Rangeview Water System |  |
Accumulated Depreciation and Depletion | (71,400) | (67,600)
Water Supply Other |  |
Accumulated Depreciation and Depletion | $ (21,300) | $ (19,400)

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