CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Mar. 31, 2014
Operating activities    
Net income (loss) $ 1,575 $ (5,476)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:    
Depreciation and amortization 15,736 16,564
Change in value of life insurance contracts (161) (158)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:    
Receivables 600 6,006
Accounts payable (419) 178
Other current assets (4,604) (5,065)
Other current liabilities 7,627 7,458
Other changes in noncurrent assets and liabilities 6,535 (9,034)
Net cash provided by operating activities 26,889 10,473
Investing activities:    
Utility plant expenditures (35,047) (24,620)
Purchase of life insurance   (1,674)
Changes in restricted cash and other changes, net (26) 418
Net cash (used in) investing activities (35,073) (25,876)
Financing activities:    
Short-term borrowings 30,000 22,200
Repayment of short-term borrowings   (5,000)
Issuance of long-term debt 50  
Repayment of long-term debt (338) (460)
Advances and contributions in aid of construction 1,777 2,194
Refunds of advances for construction (1,574) (1,535)
Dividends paid (8,007) (7,758)
Net cash provided by financing activities 21,908 9,641
Change in cash and cash equivalents 13,724 (5,762)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 19,587 27,506
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 33,311 21,744
Supplemental information    
Cash paid for interest (net of amounts capitalized) 749 837
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash activities:    
Accrued payables for investments in utility plant 14,374 10,690
Utility plant contribution by developers $ 1,823 $ 1,020