CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
ASSETS
Utility plant, at original cost less accumulated depreciation	$ 668,031	$ 590,431
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	1,309	92
Accounts receivable (less allowance for doubtful accounts 2022 - $416; 2021-$429)	13,511	8,367
Income tax receivable	1,632	2,234
Unbilled operating revenues	1,586	1,080
Materials and supplies	4,702	1,933
Prepaid property taxes	2,186	2,306
Prepaid expenses and other	2,878	2,652
Total current assets	27,804	18,664
Other assets
Non-utility property (less accumulated depreciation - 2022- $990; 2021 - $919)	3,740	3,751
Other deferred assets	10,536	5,097
Goodwill	1,939	0
Operating lease right of use assets	467	451
Total other assets	16,682	9,299
Regulatory assets, net	7,274	6,321
Total assets	719,791	624,715
Stockholders' equity
Common stock	9,503	9,414
Preferred stock	0	0
Additional paid-in capital	107,142	104,989
Retained earnings	71,286	63,607
Total stockholders' equity	187,931	178,010
Long-term debt, net of current portion	175,619	143,259
Total stockholders' equity and long-term debt	363,550	321,269
Current liabilities
Lines of credit	20,174	26,703
Current portion of long-term debt	2,003	1,591
Accounts payable	10,929	10,206
Accrued expenses	4,246	4,038
Overdraft payable	43	30
Accrued interest	989	917
Income taxes payable	6	0
Customer and other deposits	2,489	2,273
Other	3,190	1,448
Total current liabilities	44,069	47,206
Commitments and contingencies (Note 11)
Deferred credits and other liabilities
Net advances for construction	3,686	4,295
Operating lease liabilities	466	440
Regulatory liabilities	28,721	21,260
Deferred investment tax credits	439	456
Deferred income taxes	54,552	53,133
Total deferred credits and other liabilities	87,864	79,584
Net contributions in aid of construction	224,308	176,656
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	$ 719,791	$ 624,715