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           INVESTMENTS IN WATER, WATER SYSTEMS, LAND AND IMPROVEMENTS (Details) (USD $) 
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           Nov. 30, 2013 
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           Aug. 31, 2013 
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| Costs | $ 91,280,800 | $ 90,805,200 | 
| Accumulated Depreciation and Depletion | (2,336,500) | (2,293,000) | 
| Net investments in water and water systems | 88,944,311 | 88,512,249 | 
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           Water Supply Other 
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| Costs | 655,900 | 43,200 | 
| Accumulated Depreciation and Depletion | (34,400) | (22,400) | 
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           Arkansas River Valley Assets 
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| Costs | 69,112,300 | 69,112,300 | 
| Accumulated Depreciation and Depletion | (1,488,600) | (1,487,700) | 
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           Fairgrounds Water And Water System 
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| Costs | 2,899,900 | 2,899,900 | 
| Accumulated Depreciation and Depletion | (644,600) | (622,600) | 
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           Rangeview Water Supply 
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| Costs | 14,515,700 | 14,667,000 | 
| Accumulated Depreciation and Depletion | (7,800) | (7,700) | 
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           Sky Ranch Water Rights And Other Costs 
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| Costs | 3,929,300 | 3,915,100 | 
| Accumulated Depreciation and Depletion | (87,100) | (79,800) | 
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           Rangeview Water System 
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| Costs | 167,700 | 167,700 | 
| Accumulated Depreciation and Depletion | $ (74,000) | $ (72,800) |