COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2024

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES [Abstract]

Minimum Annual Purchase Commitments

The minimum annual purchase commitments for all interconnection agreements for 2025 through 2029, calculated at the noticed rates, are as follows:

In thousands
2025	$	928
2026		943
2027		57
2028		57
2029		57
	$	2,042

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 2025 through 2027 are as follows:

In thousands
2025	$	4,050
2026		13,715
2027		2,400
	$	20,165