Commitments

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Commitments [Abstract]

Commitments

3. Commitments  

In November 2011, during a routine tank cleaning, the Company discovered a small amount of mercury in the bottom of the tank.  The tank was not in service at the time of the discovery and remains out of service.  A number of tests were performed to confirm no mercury entered the water supply and no employees or contractors present during the discovery were impacted.  The tank will remain out of service until it is confirmed that it is free of any mercury.  No disruption of service to any customers has occurred or is expected to occur.  The Company incurred total costs of $186 through September 30, 2012, which represent all known expenses related to the remediation.  The Company is currently reviewing several options to return the tank to service.  It has filed for a permit from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, or DEP, to reline and strengthen the interior of the tank as one possible option.  This improvement is projected to require capital expenditures of approximately $50 if completed.  To date, the Company has not received approval from DEP.