CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Net income (loss)	$ (2,975,854)	$ 1,851,173	$ 1,448,852	$ 6,218,867
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(11,208)	(2,475)	(17,042)	(45,226)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	(11,208)	(2,475)	(17,042)	(45,226)
Comprehensive income (loss)	(2,987,062)	1,848,698	1,431,810	6,173,641
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests	(1,111,082)	75,550	(945,642)	291,745
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. stockholders	$ (1,875,980)	$ 1,773,148	$ 2,377,452	$ 5,881,896