COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2021

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES [Abstract]

Future Minimum Annual Payments

Future minimum annual payments related to the easement agreements noted above for the years subsequent to 2021 are as follows:

In thousands
2022	$	59
2023		38
2024		39
2025		40
2026		41
2027 through 2043		825
	$	1,042

Budgeted Mandatory Utility Plant Expenditures

Budgeted mandatory utility plant expenditures, due to planned governmental highway projects, which require the relocation of Artesian Water's water service mains, expected to be incurred in 2022 through 2024 are as follows:

In thousands
2022	$	4,820
2023		8,430
2024		2,420
	$	15,670

Minimum Annual Purchase Commitments

The minimum annual purchase commitments for all interconnection agreements for 2022 through 2026, calculated at the noticed rates, are as follows:

In thousands
2022	$	1,518
2023		759
2024		730
2025		702
2026		701
	$	4,410