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Commitments and Contingent Liabilities
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Commitments and Contingent Liabilities Commitments and Contingent Liabilities
Water Supply – Middlesex's agreement with the New Jersey Water Supply Authority (NJWSA) for the purchase of untreated water expires November 30, 2048. NJWSA provides for an average purchase of 27.0 million gallons a day (mgd) with a peak up to 47.0 mgd. Pricing is set annually by the NJWSA through a public rate making process. The agreement has provisions for additional pricing in the event Middlesex overdrafts or exceeds certain monthly and annual thresholds.
Middlesex also has an agreement with a non-affiliated NJBPU-regulated water utility for the purchase of treated water. This agreement, which expires February 27, 2031, provides for the minimum purchase of 3.0 mgd of treated water with provisions for additional purchases if needed.
Tidewater contracts with the City of Dover in Delaware to purchase treated water of up to 75.0 million gallons annually.
Purchased water costs are shown below:
(In Thousands)
Three months ended June 30,Six months ended June 30,
2026202520262025
Treated$1,026 $1,107 $2,045 $2,098 
Untreated897 897 1,784 1,784 
Total Costs$1,923 $2,004 $3,829 $3,882 
Construction – In connection with the Company’s planned capital expenditures, the Company has entered into several contractual construction agreements that in total obligate it to expend an estimated $52.8 million in the future. The actual amount and timing of capital expenditures is dependent on the need for replacement of existing infrastructure, customer growth, residential new home construction and sales, project scheduling, supply chain and continued refinement of project scope and costs.
Contingencies – Based on our operations in the heavily-regulated water and wastewater industries, the Company is routinely involved in disputes, claims, lawsuits and other regulatory and legal matters, including responsibility for fines and penalties relative to regulatory compliance. At this time, Management does not believe the final resolution of any such matters, whether asserted or unasserted, will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows. In addition, the Company maintains business insurance coverage that may mitigate the effect of any current or future loss contingencies.
Change in Control Agreements – The Company has Change in Control Agreements with its executive officers that provide compensation and benefits in the event of termination of employment under certain conditions in connection with a change in control of the Company.