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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details Narrative) | 12 Months Ended
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Aug. 31, 2016 USD ($) shares gal | Aug. 31, 2015 USD ($) shares gal | Aug. 31, 2014 USD ($) shares gal
Water delivered to customers | gal | 33,900,000 | 97,500,000 | 190,100,000
Water tap fees recognized | $ 14,294 | $ 14,294 | $ 14,294
Special facility (deferred construction) funding recognized | $ 41,508 | $ 41,508 | $ 41,508
Antidilutive securities excluded from earnings per share calculation | shares | 338,100 | 312,100 | 315,100
Interest | $ 0 | $ 441,400 | $ 310,400
Allowance for uncollectible accounts | 0 | 0 |
Stock-based compensation expense | 219,886 | 239,986 | 251,915
Oil And Gas Lease |  |  |
Royalty revenue | 343,600 | 412,600 |
Lease revenue from up-front payments | 360,800 | $ 645,700 | $ 525,400
Deferred revenue recognizable | $ 19,000 |  |

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