Organization, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Recent Developments (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Range of depreciation rates

These rates have been approved by the NJBPU, DEPSC or PAPUC:

Source of Supply	1.15% -   3.44%	Transmission and Distribution (T&D):
Pumping	2.87% -   5.39%	T&D – Mains	1.10%  -   3.13%
Water Treatment	1.65% -   7.09%	T&D – Services	2.12%  -   3.16%
General Plant	2.08% - 17.84%	T&D – Other	1.61%  -   4.63%

Allowance for Funds Used During Construction Rates

The AFUDC rates for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 for Middlesex and Tidewater are as follows:

	2013		2012		2011
Middlesex		7.34%		7.34%		7.54%
Tidewater		7.91%		7.91%		8.24%