COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES [Abstract]

Future Minimum Annual Payments

Future minimum annual payments related to the easement agreements noted above for the years subsequent to 2023 are as follows:

In thousands
2024	$	67
2025		47
2026		49
2027		50
2028		52
2029 through 2043		868
	$	1,133

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 2024 through 2026 are as follows:

In thousands
2024	$	8,200
2025		8,500
2026		8,550
	$	25,250

Minimum Annual Purchase Commitments

The minimum annual purchase commitments for all interconnection agreements for 2024 through 2028, calculated at the noticed rates, are as follows:

In thousands
2024	$	870
2025		881
2026		881
2027		57
2028		57
	$	2,746