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LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS AND OPERATING LEASE (Details) | 12 Months Ended |
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Aug. 31, 2019 USD ($) Member | Aug. 31, 2018 USD ($)
LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS AND OPERATING LEASE [Abstract] |  |
Long-term debt | $ 0 | $ 0
SMWA [Member] |  |
WISE Partnership [Abstract] |  |
Number of other governmental or quasi-governmental water providers | Member | 9 |
Number of members | Member | 10 |
Investment in infrastructure | $ 0 |
Rangeview District [Member] | WISE Partnership [Member] |  |
WISE Partnership [Abstract] |  |
Projected cost | $ 7,000,000 |
Projected financing period | 5 years |

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