SUBSEQUENT EVENTS	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS [Abstract]
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS	NOTE 14 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS In March 2020, the World Health Organization classified the COVID-19 outbreak as a pandemic. Subsequently on March 13, 2020, the President of the United States declared the COVID-19 outbreak a national emergency. The full impact of the COVID-19 outbreak continues to evolve as of the date of this report. Management is actively monitoring the situation and impacts on its operations, suppliers, industry, and workforce. The Company is following social distancing and remote work directives, however prolonged workforce disruptions may negatively impact performance of services or require use of emergency personnel. The Company maintains essential utility services, however a longer receivables cycle, need for increased reserves for bad debt, along with changes in revenue mix between commercial and residential are possible as a result of broader economic impacts of the COVID-19 outbreak. Given the changing nature of the COVID-19 outbreak and the responses to curb its spread, the Company is not able to estimate the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak on its results of operations. On March 27, 2020, the United States Government enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, or CARES Act, which provides economic relief and stimulus to support the national economy during the COVID-19 epidemic. This package included support for individuals, large corporations, small business, and health care entities, among other affected groups. While the Company, and the utility industry broadly, were not direct beneficiaries of the stimulus, the Company continues to review the provisions of the CARES Act and assess the potential impact on the Company’s operations. On April 28, 2020, Artesian Water entered into three financing agreements, or the Financing Agreements, with the Delaware Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, acting by and through the Delaware Department of Health & Social Services, Division of Public Health, a public agency of the state of Delaware, or the Department. Under the Financing Agreements, the Department has agreed to advance to Artesian Water up to approximately $1.7 million, $1.0 million and $1.3 million, collectively, the Loans, to finance all or a portion of the costs to replace specific water transmission mains in service areas located in New Castle County, Delaware, collectively, the Projects. In accordance with the Financing Agreements, Artesian Water will from time to time request funds under the Loans as it incurs costs in connection with the Projects. The Company shall pay to the Department, on the principal amount drawn down and outstanding from the date drawn, interest at a rate of 0.6% per annum and an administrative fee at a rate of 0.6% per annum.

NOTE 14 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

In March 2020, the World Health Organization classified the COVID-19 outbreak as a pandemic. Subsequently on March 13, 2020, the President of the United States declared the COVID-19 outbreak a national emergency. The full impact of the COVID-19 outbreak continues to evolve as of the date of this report. Management is actively monitoring the situation and impacts on its operations, suppliers, industry, and workforce. The Company is following social distancing and remote work directives, however prolonged workforce disruptions may negatively impact performance of services or require use of emergency personnel. The Company maintains essential utility services, however a longer receivables cycle, need for increased reserves for bad debt, along with changes in revenue mix between commercial and residential are possible as a result of broader economic impacts of the COVID-19 outbreak. Given the changing nature of the COVID-19 outbreak and the responses to curb its spread, the Company is not able to estimate the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak on its results of operations.

On March 27, 2020, the United States Government enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, or CARES Act, which provides economic relief and stimulus to support the national economy during the COVID-19 epidemic. This package included support for individuals, large corporations, small business, and health care entities, among other affected groups. While the Company, and the utility industry broadly, were not direct beneficiaries of the stimulus, the Company continues to review the provisions of the CARES Act and assess the potential impact on the Company’s operations.

On April 28, 2020, Artesian Water entered into three financing agreements, or the Financing Agreements, with the Delaware Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, acting by and through the Delaware Department of Health & Social Services, Division of Public Health, a public agency of the state of Delaware, or the Department. Under the Financing Agreements, the Department has agreed to advance to Artesian Water up to approximately $1.7 million, $1.0 million and $1.3 million, collectively, the Loans, to finance all or a portion of the costs to replace specific water transmission mains in service areas located in New Castle County, Delaware, collectively, the Projects. In accordance with the Financing Agreements, Artesian Water will from time to time request funds under the Loans as it incurs costs in connection with the Projects. The Company shall pay to the Department, on the principal amount drawn down and outstanding from the date drawn, interest at a rate of 0.6% per annum and an administrative fee at a rate of 0.6% per annum.