Rate and Regulatory Matters (Details Narrative) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	0 Months Ended	1 Months Ended
Nov. 08, 2013 Middlesex [Member]	Nov. 25, 2013 Tidewater [Member]	Apr. 30, 2014 Tidewater [Member] Scenario, Forecast [Member]
Regulatory Liabilities [Line Items]
Description of application request seeking increase in base rates	Filed an application with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) seeking permission to increase its base water rates by approximately $10.6 million per year.	Tidewater filed an application with the Delaware Public Service Commission (DEPSC) seeking permission to increase its base water rates by approximately $3.9 million per year.
Originally filed base water rate increase	$ 10,600	$ 3,900
Interim rates		100
Revenues			$ 600

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