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Oct. 31, 2019
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Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date Oct. 31, 2019
Entity Registrant Name XYLEM INC.
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code IN
Entity File Number 001-35229
Entity Tax Identification Number 45-2080495
Entity Address, Address Line One 1 International Drive
Entity Address, City or Town Rye Brook,
Entity Address, State or Province NY
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 10573
City Area Code 914
Local Phone Number 323-5700
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Entity Central Index Key 0001524472
Amendment Flag false
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share  
Document Information [Line Items]  
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
Trading Symbol XYL
Security Exchange Name NYSE
2.250% Senior Notes due 2023  
Document Information [Line Items]  
Title of 12(b) Security 2.250% Senior Notes due 2023
Trading Symbol XYL23
Security Exchange Name NYSE