<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>

<!--XBRL Document Created with the Workiva Platform-->
<!--Copyright 2025 Workiva-->
<!--r:28b3a3eb-e2d2-4a53-85a6-0354bdaf9e8e,g:5f64bd8e-8aee-43e1-801a-fb3d1cd7dce9-->
<xs:schema xmlns:xs="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema" xmlns:link="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/linkbase" xmlns:xyl="http://www.xyleminc.com/20241231" xmlns:xbrli="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/instance" xmlns:dtr-types1="http://www.xbrl.org/dtr/type/2020-01-21" xmlns:dtr-types="http://www.xbrl.org/dtr/type/2022-03-31" xmlns:xbrldt="http://xbrl.org/2005/xbrldt" attributeFormDefault="unqualified" elementFormDefault="qualified" targetNamespace="http://www.xyleminc.com/20241231">
  <xs:import namespace="http://fasb.org/srt/2024" schemaLocation="https://xbrl.fasb.org/srt/2024/elts/srt-2024.xsd"/>
  <xs:import namespace="http://fasb.org/us-gaap/2024" schemaLocation="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2024/elts/us-gaap-2024.xsd"/>
  <xs:import namespace="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/instance" schemaLocation="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/xbrl-instance-2003-12-31.xsd"/>
  <xs:import namespace="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/linkbase" schemaLocation="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/xbrl-linkbase-2003-12-31.xsd"/>
  <xs:import namespace="http://www.xbrl.org/dtr/type/2020-01-21" schemaLocation="https://www.xbrl.org/dtr/type/2020-01-21/types.xsd"/>
  <xs:import namespace="http://www.xbrl.org/dtr/type/2022-03-31" schemaLocation="https://www.xbrl.org/dtr/type/2022-03-31/types.xsd"/>
  <xs:import namespace="http://xbrl.org/2005/xbrldt" schemaLocation="http://www.xbrl.org/2005/xbrldt-2005.xsd"/>
  <xs:import namespace="http://xbrl.sec.gov/country/2024" schemaLocation="https://xbrl.sec.gov/country/2024/country-2024.xsd"/>
  <xs:import namespace="http://xbrl.sec.gov/cyd-af-sub/2024" schemaLocation="https://xbrl.sec.gov/cyd/2024/cyd-af-sub-2024.xsd"/>
  <xs:import namespace="http://xbrl.sec.gov/dei/2024" schemaLocation="https://xbrl.sec.gov/dei/2024/dei-2024.xsd"/>
  <xs:import namespace="http://xbrl.sec.gov/ecd/2024" schemaLocation="https://xbrl.sec.gov/ecd/2024/ecd-2024.xsd"/>
  <xs:annotation>
    <xs:appinfo>
      <link:linkbaseRef xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:arcrole="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink/properties/linkbase" xlink:href="xyl-20241231_pre.xml" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationLinkbaseRef" xlink:type="simple"/>
      <link:linkbaseRef xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:arcrole="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink/properties/linkbase" xlink:href="xyl-20241231_def.xml" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/definitionLinkbaseRef" xlink:type="simple"/>
      <link:linkbaseRef xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:arcrole="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink/properties/linkbase" xlink:href="xyl-20241231_lab.xml" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/labelLinkbaseRef" xlink:type="simple"/>
      <link:linkbaseRef xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:arcrole="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink/properties/linkbase" xlink:href="xyl-20241231_cal.xml" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/calculationLinkbaseRef" xlink:type="simple"/>
      <link:roleType id="CoverPage" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/CoverPage">
        <link:definition>0000001 - Document - Cover Page</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="AuditInformation" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/AuditInformation">
        <link:definition>0000002 - Document - Audit Information</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="ConsolidatedIncomeStatements" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/ConsolidatedIncomeStatements">
        <link:definition>9952151 - Statement - Consolidated Income Statements</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="ConsolidatedStatementsofComprehensiveIncome" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/ConsolidatedStatementsofComprehensiveIncome">
        <link:definition>9952152 - Statement - Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="ConsolidatedBalanceSheets" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/ConsolidatedBalanceSheets">
        <link:definition>9952153 - Statement - Consolidated Balance Sheets</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="ConsolidatedBalanceSheetsParenthetical" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/ConsolidatedBalanceSheetsParenthetical">
        <link:definition>9952154 - Statement - Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="ConsolidatedStatementsofCashFlows" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/ConsolidatedStatementsofCashFlows">
        <link:definition>9952155 - Statement - Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="ConsolidatedStatementsofChangesinStockholdersEquity" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/ConsolidatedStatementsofChangesinStockholdersEquity">
        <link:definition>9952156 - Statement - Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="ConsolidatedStatementsofChangesinStockholdersEquityParenthetical" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/ConsolidatedStatementsofChangesinStockholdersEquityParenthetical">
        <link:definition>9952157 - Statement - Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity (Parenthetical)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="SummaryofSignificantAccountingPolicies" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/SummaryofSignificantAccountingPolicies">
        <link:definition>9952158 - Disclosure - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="RecentlyIssuedAccountingPronouncements" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/RecentlyIssuedAccountingPronouncements">
        <link:definition>9952159 - Disclosure - Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="AcquisitionsandDivestitures" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/AcquisitionsandDivestitures">
        <link:definition>9952160 - Disclosure - Acquisitions and Divestitures</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="RestructuringandAssetImpairmentCharges" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/RestructuringandAssetImpairmentCharges">
        <link:definition>9952161 - Disclosure - Restructuring and Asset Impairment Charges</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="Revenue" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/Revenue">
        <link:definition>9952162 - Disclosure - Revenue</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="OtherNonOperatingIncomeNet" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/OtherNonOperatingIncomeNet">
        <link:definition>9952163 - Disclosure - Other Non-Operating Income, Net</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="IncomeTaxes" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/IncomeTaxes">
        <link:definition>9952164 - Disclosure - Income Taxes</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="EarningsPerShare" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/EarningsPerShare">
        <link:definition>9952165 - Disclosure - Earnings Per Share</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="Inventories" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/Inventories">
        <link:definition>9952166 - Disclosure - Inventories</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="PropertyPlantandEquipment" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/PropertyPlantandEquipment">
        <link:definition>9952167 - Disclosure - Property, Plant and Equipment</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="Leases" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/Leases">
        <link:definition>9952168 - Disclosure - Leases</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="GoodwillandOtherIntangibleAssets" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/GoodwillandOtherIntangibleAssets">
        <link:definition>9952169 - Disclosure - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="AccruedandOtherCurrentLiabilities" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/AccruedandOtherCurrentLiabilities">
        <link:definition>9952170 - Disclosure - Accrued and Other Current Liabilities</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="CreditFacilitiesandLongTermDebt" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/CreditFacilitiesandLongTermDebt">
        <link:definition>9952171 - Disclosure - Credit Facilities and Long-Term Debt</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="DerivativeFinancialInstruments" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/DerivativeFinancialInstruments">
        <link:definition>9952172 - Disclosure - Derivative Financial Instruments</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="PostretirementBenefitPlans" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/PostretirementBenefitPlans">
        <link:definition>9952173 - Disclosure - Postretirement Benefit Plans</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="ShareBasedCompensationPlans" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/ShareBasedCompensationPlans">
        <link:definition>9952174 - Disclosure - Share-Based Compensation Plans</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="CapitalStock" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/CapitalStock">
        <link:definition>9952175 - Disclosure - Capital Stock</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveLoss" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveLoss">
        <link:definition>9952176 - Disclosure - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="CommitmentsandContingencies" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/CommitmentsandContingencies">
        <link:definition>9952177 - Disclosure - Commitments and Contingencies</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="SegmentandGeographicData" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/SegmentandGeographicData">
        <link:definition>9952178 - Disclosure - Segment and Geographic Data</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="RedeemableNoncontrollingInterests" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/RedeemableNoncontrollingInterests">
        <link:definition>9952179 - Disclosure - Redeemable Non-controlling Interests</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="SubsequentEvents" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/SubsequentEvents">
        <link:definition>9952180 - Disclosure - Subsequent Events</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="SummaryofSignificantAccountingPoliciesPolicies" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/SummaryofSignificantAccountingPoliciesPolicies">
        <link:definition>9955511 - Disclosure - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="SummaryofSignificantAccountingPoliciesTables" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/SummaryofSignificantAccountingPoliciesTables">
        <link:definition>9955512 - Disclosure - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="AcquisitionsandDivestituresTables" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/AcquisitionsandDivestituresTables">
        <link:definition>9955513 - Disclosure - Acquisitions and Divestitures (Tables)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="RestructuringandAssetImpairmentChargesTables" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/RestructuringandAssetImpairmentChargesTables">
        <link:definition>9955514 - Disclosure - Restructuring and Asset Impairment Charges (Tables)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="RevenueTables" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/RevenueTables">
        <link:definition>9955515 - Disclosure - Revenue (Tables)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="OtherNonOperatingIncomeNetTables" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/OtherNonOperatingIncomeNetTables">
        <link:definition>9955516 - Disclosure - Other Non-Operating Income, Net (Tables)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="IncomeTaxesTables" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/IncomeTaxesTables">
        <link:definition>9955517 - Disclosure - Income Taxes (Tables)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="EarningsPerShareTables" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/EarningsPerShareTables">
        <link:definition>9955518 - Disclosure - Earnings Per Share (Tables)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="InventoriesTables" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/InventoriesTables">
        <link:definition>9955519 - Disclosure - Inventories (Tables)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="PropertyPlantandEquipmentTables" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/PropertyPlantandEquipmentTables">
        <link:definition>9955520 - Disclosure - Property, Plant and Equipment (Tables)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="LeasesTables" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/LeasesTables">
        <link:definition>9955521 - Disclosure - Leases (Tables)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="GoodwillandOtherIntangibleAssetsTables" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/GoodwillandOtherIntangibleAssetsTables">
        <link:definition>9955522 - Disclosure - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="AccruedandOtherCurrentLiabilitiesTables" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/AccruedandOtherCurrentLiabilitiesTables">
        <link:definition>9955523 - Disclosure - Accrued and Other Current Liabilities (Tables)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="CreditFacilitiesandLongTermDebtTables" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/CreditFacilitiesandLongTermDebtTables">
        <link:definition>9955524 - Disclosure - Credit Facilities and Long-Term Debt (Tables)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="DerivativeFinancialInstrumentsTables" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/DerivativeFinancialInstrumentsTables">
        <link:definition>9955525 - Disclosure - Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="PostretirementBenefitPlansTables" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/PostretirementBenefitPlansTables">
        <link:definition>9955526 - Disclosure - Postretirement Benefit Plans (Tables)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="ShareBasedCompensationPlansTables" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/ShareBasedCompensationPlansTables">
        <link:definition>9955527 - Disclosure - Share-Based Compensation Plans (Tables)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="CapitalStockTables" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/CapitalStockTables">
        <link:definition>9955528 - Disclosure - Capital Stock (Tables)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveLossTables" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveLossTables">
        <link:definition>9955529 - Disclosure - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Tables)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="CommitmentsandContingenciesTables" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/CommitmentsandContingenciesTables">
        <link:definition>9955530 - Disclosure - Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="SegmentandGeographicDataTables" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/SegmentandGeographicDataTables">
        <link:definition>9955531 - Disclosure - Segment and Geographic Data (Tables)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="SummaryofSignificantAccountingPoliciesPropertyPlantandEquipmentUsefulLivesDetails" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/SummaryofSignificantAccountingPoliciesPropertyPlantandEquipmentUsefulLivesDetails">
        <link:definition>9955532 - Disclosure - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Lives) (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="SummaryofSignificantAccountingPoliciesDetailsTextual" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/SummaryofSignificantAccountingPoliciesDetailsTextual">
        <link:definition>9955533 - Disclosure - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details Textual)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="AcquisitionsandDivestituresDetailsTextual" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/AcquisitionsandDivestituresDetailsTextual">
        <link:definition>9955534 - Disclosure - Acquisitions and Divestitures (Details Textual)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="AcquisitionsandDivestituresPreliminaryallocationofConsiderationPaidDetails" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/AcquisitionsandDivestituresPreliminaryallocationofConsiderationPaidDetails">
        <link:definition>9955535 - Disclosure - Acquisitions and Divestitures (Preliminary allocation of Consideration Paid) (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="AcquisitionsandDivestituresSummaryofAssetsAcquiredandLiabilitiesAssumedDetails" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/AcquisitionsandDivestituresSummaryofAssetsAcquiredandLiabilitiesAssumedDetails">
        <link:definition>9955536 - Disclosure - Acquisitions and Divestitures (Summary of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed) (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="AcquisitionsandDivestituresSummaryofIntangibleAssetsAcquiredDetails" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/AcquisitionsandDivestituresSummaryofIntangibleAssetsAcquiredDetails">
        <link:definition>9955537 - Disclosure - Acquisitions and Divestitures (Summary of Intangible Assets Acquired) (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="AcquisitionsandDivestituresSummaryofProFormaInformationDetails" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/AcquisitionsandDivestituresSummaryofProFormaInformationDetails">
        <link:definition>9955538 - Disclosure - Acquisitions and Divestitures (Summary of Pro Forma Information) (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="RestructuringandAssetImpairmentChargesNarrativeDetails" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/RestructuringandAssetImpairmentChargesNarrativeDetails">
        <link:definition>9955539 - Disclosure - Restructuring and Asset Impairment Charges - Narrative (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="RestructuringandAssetImpairmentChargesComponentsofRestructuringChargesandSegmentAllocationDetails" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/RestructuringandAssetImpairmentChargesComponentsofRestructuringChargesandSegmentAllocationDetails">
        <link:definition>9955540 - Disclosure - Restructuring and Asset Impairment Charges (Components of Restructuring Charges and Segment Allocation) (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="RestructuringandAssetImpairmentChargesRestructuringReserveRollforwardDetails" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/RestructuringandAssetImpairmentChargesRestructuringReserveRollforwardDetails">
        <link:definition>9955541 - Disclosure - Restructuring and Asset Impairment Charges (Restructuring Reserve Rollforward) (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="RestructuringandAssetImpairmentChargesEstimatedRestructuringCostsDetails" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/RestructuringandAssetImpairmentChargesEstimatedRestructuringCostsDetails">
        <link:definition>9955542 - Disclosure - Restructuring and Asset Impairment Charges - Estimated Restructuring Costs (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="RevenueDetails" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/RevenueDetails">
        <link:definition>9955543 - Disclosure - Revenue (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="RevenueDisaggregationofRevenueDetails" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/RevenueDisaggregationofRevenueDetails">
        <link:definition>9955544 - Disclosure - Revenue - Disaggregation of Revenue (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="RevenueNarrativeDetails" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/RevenueNarrativeDetails">
        <link:definition>9955545 - Disclosure - Revenue (Narrative) (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="RevenueNarrativeDetails_1" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/RevenueNarrativeDetails_1">
        <link:definition>9955545 - Disclosure - Revenue (Narrative) (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="OtherNonOperatingIncomeNetDetails" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/OtherNonOperatingIncomeNetDetails">
        <link:definition>9955546 - Disclosure - Other Non-Operating Income, Net (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="IncomeTaxesComponentsofIncomeTaxExpenseDetails" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/IncomeTaxesComponentsofIncomeTaxExpenseDetails">
        <link:definition>9955547 - Disclosure - Income Taxes (Components of Income Tax Expense) (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="IncomeTaxesIncomeTaxRateReconciliationDetails" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/IncomeTaxesIncomeTaxRateReconciliationDetails">
        <link:definition>9955548 - Disclosure - Income Taxes (Income Tax Rate Reconciliation) (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="IncomeTaxesComponentsofDeferredTaxAssetsandLiabilitiesDetails" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/IncomeTaxesComponentsofDeferredTaxAssetsandLiabilitiesDetails">
        <link:definition>9955549 - Disclosure - Income Taxes (Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities) (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="IncomeTaxesReconciliationofValuationAllowanceofDeferredTaxAssetsDetails" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/IncomeTaxesReconciliationofValuationAllowanceofDeferredTaxAssetsDetails">
        <link:definition>9955550 - Disclosure - Income Taxes (Reconciliation of Valuation Allowance of Deferred Tax Assets) (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="IncomeTaxesClassificationofUnrecognizedTaxBenefitsDetails" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/IncomeTaxesClassificationofUnrecognizedTaxBenefitsDetails">
        <link:definition>9955551 - Disclosure - Income Taxes (Classification of Unrecognized Tax Benefits) (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="IncomeTaxesSummaryofOperatingLossesandTaxCreditsDetails" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/IncomeTaxesSummaryofOperatingLossesandTaxCreditsDetails">
        <link:definition>9955552 - Disclosure - Income Taxes (Summary of Operating Losses and Tax Credits) (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="IncomeTaxesSummaryofUnrecognizedTaxBenefitsDetails" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/IncomeTaxesSummaryofUnrecognizedTaxBenefitsDetails">
        <link:definition>9955553 - Disclosure - Income Taxes (Summary of Unrecognized Tax Benefits) (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="IncomeTaxesDetailsTextual" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/IncomeTaxesDetailsTextual">
        <link:definition>9955554 - Disclosure - Income Taxes (Details Textual)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="EarningsPerShareCalculationofEPSDetails" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/EarningsPerShareCalculationofEPSDetails">
        <link:definition>9955555 - Disclosure - Earnings Per Share (Calculation of EPS) (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="EarningsPerShareSummaryofAntidilutiveSecuritiesDetails" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/EarningsPerShareSummaryofAntidilutiveSecuritiesDetails">
        <link:definition>9955556 - Disclosure - Earnings Per Share (Summary of Antidilutive Securities) (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="InventoriesDetails" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/InventoriesDetails">
        <link:definition>9955557 - Disclosure - Inventories (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="PropertyPlantandEquipmentComponentsofPropertyPlantandEquipmentDetails" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/PropertyPlantandEquipmentComponentsofPropertyPlantandEquipmentDetails">
        <link:definition>9955558 - Disclosure - Property, Plant and Equipment (Components of Property, Plant and Equipment) (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="PropertyPlantandEquipmentDetailsTextual" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/PropertyPlantandEquipmentDetailsTextual">
        <link:definition>9955559 - Disclosure - Property, Plant and Equipment (Details Textual)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="LeasesTextualsDetails" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/LeasesTextualsDetails">
        <link:definition>9955560 - Disclosure - Leases (Textuals) (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="LeasesLeaseCostsDetails" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/LeasesLeaseCostsDetails">
        <link:definition>9955561 - Disclosure - Leases (Lease Costs) (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="LeasesSupplementalLeaseInformationDetails" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/LeasesSupplementalLeaseInformationDetails">
        <link:definition>9955562 - Disclosure - Leases (Supplemental Lease Information) (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="LeasesMaturitiesDetails" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/LeasesMaturitiesDetails">
        <link:definition>9955563 - Disclosure - Leases (Maturities) (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="LeasesMaturitiesDetails_1" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/LeasesMaturitiesDetails_1">
        <link:definition>9955563 - Disclosure - Leases (Maturities) (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="LeasesFinanceLeasePaymentsDetails" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/LeasesFinanceLeasePaymentsDetails">
        <link:definition>9955564 - Disclosure - Leases - Finance Lease Payments (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="LeasesFinanceLeasePaymentsDetails_1" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/LeasesFinanceLeasePaymentsDetails_1">
        <link:definition>9955564 - Disclosure - Leases - Finance Lease Payments (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="GoodwillandOtherIntangibleAssetsRollforwardofGoodwillDetails" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/GoodwillandOtherIntangibleAssetsRollforwardofGoodwillDetails">
        <link:definition>9955565 - Disclosure - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Rollforward of Goodwill) (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="GoodwillandOtherIntangibleAssetsDetailsTextual" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/GoodwillandOtherIntangibleAssetsDetailsTextual">
        <link:definition>9955566 - Disclosure - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details Textual)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="GoodwillandOtherIntangibleAssetsSummaryofOtherIntangibleAssetsDetails" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/GoodwillandOtherIntangibleAssetsSummaryofOtherIntangibleAssetsDetails">
        <link:definition>9955567 - Disclosure - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Summary of Other Intangible Assets) (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="GoodwillandOtherIntangibleAssetsEstimatedAmortizationExpenseDetails" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/GoodwillandOtherIntangibleAssetsEstimatedAmortizationExpenseDetails">
        <link:definition>9955568 - Disclosure - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Estimated Amortization Expense) (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="AccruedandOtherCurrentLiabilitiesDetails" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/AccruedandOtherCurrentLiabilitiesDetails">
        <link:definition>9955569 - Disclosure - Accrued and Other Current Liabilities (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="AccruedandOtherCurrentLiabilitiesConfirmedObligationsDetails" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/AccruedandOtherCurrentLiabilitiesConfirmedObligationsDetails">
        <link:definition>9955570 - Disclosure - Accrued and Other Current Liabilities - Confirmed Obligations (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="AccruedandOtherCurrentLiabilitiesNarrativeDetails" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/AccruedandOtherCurrentLiabilitiesNarrativeDetails">
        <link:definition>9955571 - Disclosure - Accrued and Other Current Liabilities - Narrative (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="CreditFacilitiesandLongTermDebtSummaryofDebtOutstandingDetails" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/CreditFacilitiesandLongTermDebtSummaryofDebtOutstandingDetails">
        <link:definition>9955572 - Disclosure - Credit Facilities and Long-Term Debt (Summary of Debt Outstanding) (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="CreditFacilitiesandLongTermDebtDetailsTextual" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/CreditFacilitiesandLongTermDebtDetailsTextual">
        <link:definition>9955573 - Disclosure - Credit Facilities and Long-Term Debt (Details Textual)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="CreditFacilitiesandLongTermDebtDetails" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/CreditFacilitiesandLongTermDebtDetails">
        <link:definition>9955574 - Disclosure - Credit Facilities and Long-Term Debt (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="CreditFacilitiesandLongTermDebtDetails_1" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/CreditFacilitiesandLongTermDebtDetails_1">
        <link:definition>9955575 - Disclosure - Credit Facilities and Long-Term Debt (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="CreditFacilitiesandLongTermDebtMaturitiesofDebtDetails" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/CreditFacilitiesandLongTermDebtMaturitiesofDebtDetails">
        <link:definition>9955576 - Disclosure - Credit Facilities and Long-Term Debt - Maturities of Debt (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="DerivativeFinancialInstrumentsDetails" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/DerivativeFinancialInstrumentsDetails">
        <link:definition>9955577 - Disclosure - Derivative Financial Instruments (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="DerivativeFinancialInstrumentsDetailsTextual" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/DerivativeFinancialInstrumentsDetailsTextual">
        <link:definition>9955578 - Disclosure - Derivative Financial Instruments (Details Textual)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="DerivativeFinancialInstrumentsFairValueofForeignExchangeContractsDetails" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/DerivativeFinancialInstrumentsFairValueofForeignExchangeContractsDetails">
        <link:definition>9955579 - Disclosure - Derivative Financial Instruments - Fair Value of Foreign Exchange Contracts (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="PostretirementBenefitPlansSummaryofContributionsbyYearDetails" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/PostretirementBenefitPlansSummaryofContributionsbyYearDetails">
        <link:definition>9955580 - Disclosure - Postretirement Benefit Plans (Summary of Contributions by Year) (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="PostretirementBenefitPlansSummaryofPlanAssetsBenefitObligationandFundedStatusDetails" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/PostretirementBenefitPlansSummaryofPlanAssetsBenefitObligationandFundedStatusDetails">
        <link:definition>9955581 - Disclosure - Postretirement Benefit Plans (Summary of Plan Assets, Benefit Obligation and Funded Status) (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="PostretirementBenefitPlansSummaryofAmountsRecognizedinFinancialStatementsDetails" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/PostretirementBenefitPlansSummaryofAmountsRecognizedinFinancialStatementsDetails">
        <link:definition>9955582 - Disclosure - Postretirement Benefit Plans (Summary of Amounts Recognized in Financial Statements) (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="PostretirementBenefitPlansRollforwardofObligationDetails" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/PostretirementBenefitPlansRollforwardofObligationDetails">
        <link:definition>9955583 - Disclosure - Postretirement Benefit Plans (Rollforward of Obligation) (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="PostretirementBenefitPlansSummaryofStatusofPlansDetails" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/PostretirementBenefitPlansSummaryofStatusofPlansDetails">
        <link:definition>9955584 - Disclosure - Postretirement Benefit Plans (Summary of Status of Plans) (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="PostretirementBenefitPlansComponentsofPensionPlansDetails" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/PostretirementBenefitPlansComponentsofPensionPlansDetails">
        <link:definition>9955585 - Disclosure - Postretirement Benefit Plans (Components of Pension Plans) (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="PostretirementBenefitPlansAmountsRecognizedinOCIDetails" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/PostretirementBenefitPlansAmountsRecognizedinOCIDetails">
        <link:definition>9955586 - Disclosure - Postretirement Benefit Plans (Amounts Recognized in OCI) (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="PostretirementBenefitPlansComponentsofNetPeriodicBenefitCostDetails" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/PostretirementBenefitPlansComponentsofNetPeriodicBenefitCostDetails">
        <link:definition>9955587 - Disclosure - Postretirement Benefit Plans (Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost) (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="PostretirementBenefitPlansDiscountRatesDetails" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/PostretirementBenefitPlansDiscountRatesDetails">
        <link:definition>9955588 - Disclosure - Postretirement Benefit Plans (Discount Rates) (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="PostretirementBenefitPlansValuationAssumptionsDetails" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/PostretirementBenefitPlansValuationAssumptionsDetails">
        <link:definition>9955589 - Disclosure - Postretirement Benefit Plans (Valuation Assumptions) (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="PostretirementBenefitPlansTargetAllocationsDetails" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/PostretirementBenefitPlansTargetAllocationsDetails">
        <link:definition>9955590 - Disclosure - Postretirement Benefit Plans (Target Allocations) (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="PostretirementBenefitPlansFairValueofPlanAssetsDetails" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/PostretirementBenefitPlansFairValueofPlanAssetsDetails">
        <link:definition>9955591 - Disclosure - Postretirement Benefit Plans (Fair Value of Plan Assets) (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="PostretirementBenefitPlansRollforwardofFairValueMeasurementsDetails" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/PostretirementBenefitPlansRollforwardofFairValueMeasurementsDetails">
        <link:definition>9955592 - Disclosure - Postretirement Benefit Plans (Rollforward of Fair Value Measurements) (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="PostretirementBenefitPlansFutureBenefitPaymentsDetails" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/PostretirementBenefitPlansFutureBenefitPaymentsDetails">
        <link:definition>9955593 - Disclosure - Postretirement Benefit Plans (Future Benefit Payments) (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="PostretirementBenefitPlansDetailsTextual" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/PostretirementBenefitPlansDetailsTextual">
        <link:definition>9955594 - Disclosure - Postretirement Benefit Plans (Details Textual)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="ShareBasedCompensationPlansStockOptionActivityDetails" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/ShareBasedCompensationPlansStockOptionActivityDetails">
        <link:definition>9955595 - Disclosure - Share-Based Compensation Plans (Stock Option Activity) (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="ShareBasedCompensationPlansFairValueAssumptionsDetails" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/ShareBasedCompensationPlansFairValueAssumptionsDetails">
        <link:definition>9955596 - Disclosure - Share-Based Compensation Plans (Fair Value Assumptions) (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="ShareBasedCompensationPlansRestrictedStockUnitActivityDetails" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/ShareBasedCompensationPlansRestrictedStockUnitActivityDetails">
        <link:definition>9955597 - Disclosure - Share-Based Compensation Plans (Restricted Stock Unit Activity) (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="ShareBasedCompensationPlansPerformanceShareActivityDetails" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/ShareBasedCompensationPlansPerformanceShareActivityDetails">
        <link:definition>9955598 - Disclosure - Share-Based Compensation Plans (Performance Share Activity) (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="ShareBasedCompensationPlansDetailsTextual" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/ShareBasedCompensationPlansDetailsTextual">
        <link:definition>9955599 - Disclosure - Share-Based Compensation Plans (Details Textual)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="ShareBasedCompensationPlansDetailsTextual_1" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/ShareBasedCompensationPlansDetailsTextual_1">
        <link:definition>9955599 - Disclosure - Share-Based Compensation Plans (Details Textual)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="ShareBasedCompensationPlansTSRFairValueAssumptionsDetails" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/ShareBasedCompensationPlansTSRFairValueAssumptionsDetails">
        <link:definition>9955600 - Disclosure - Share-Based Compensation Plans (TSR Fair Value Assumptions) (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="ShareBasedCompensationPlansRevenuePerformanceShareUnitsDetails" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/ShareBasedCompensationPlansRevenuePerformanceShareUnitsDetails">
        <link:definition>9955601 - Disclosure - Share-Based Compensation Plans - Revenue Performance Share Units (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="CapitalStockDetailsTextual" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/CapitalStockDetailsTextual">
        <link:definition>9955602 - Disclosure - Capital Stock (Details Textual)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="CapitalStockChangesinCommonStockOutstandingDetails" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/CapitalStockChangesinCommonStockOutstandingDetails">
        <link:definition>9955603 - Disclosure - Capital Stock (Changes in Common Stock Outstanding) (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveLossDetails" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveLossDetails">
        <link:definition>9955604 - Disclosure - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="CommitmentsandContingenciesRollforwardofWarrantiesDetails" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/CommitmentsandContingenciesRollforwardofWarrantiesDetails">
        <link:definition>9955605 - Disclosure - Commitments and Contingencies (Rollforward of Warranties) (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="CommitmentsandContingenciesDetailsTextual" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/CommitmentsandContingenciesDetailsTextual">
        <link:definition>9955606 - Disclosure - Commitments and Contingencies (Details Textual)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="SegmentandGeographicDataCODMDetails" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/SegmentandGeographicDataCODMDetails">
        <link:definition>9955607 - Disclosure - Segment and Geographic Data - CODM (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="SegmentandGeographicDataSummaryofOperatingResultsbySegmentDetails" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/SegmentandGeographicDataSummaryofOperatingResultsbySegmentDetails">
        <link:definition>9955608 - Disclosure - Segment and Geographic Data (Summary of Operating Results by Segment) (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="SegmentandGeographicDataSummaryofRevenueandPropertyPlantandEquipmentbyGeographicalLocationDetails" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/SegmentandGeographicDataSummaryofRevenueandPropertyPlantandEquipmentbyGeographicalLocationDetails">
        <link:definition>9955609 - Disclosure - Segment and Geographic Data (Summary of Revenue and Property, Plant and Equipment by Geographical Location) (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestsDetails" roleURI="http://www.xyleminc.com/role/RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestsDetails">
        <link:definition>9955610 - Disclosure - Redeemable Non-controlling Interests (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
    </xs:appinfo>
  </xs:annotation>
  <xs:element id="xyl_SeniorNotesDueTwoThousandAndTwentyThreeMember" abstract="true" name="SeniorNotesDueTwoThousandAndTwentyThreeMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types1:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_AuditInformationAbstract" abstract="true" name="AuditInformationAbstract" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:stringItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_RestructuringAndAssetImpairmentLosses" abstract="false" name="RestructuringAndAssetImpairmentLosses" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignExchangeForPensionAndNonPensionPostretirementBenefitPlansBeforeTax" abstract="false" name="OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignExchangeForPensionAndNonPensionPostretirementBenefitPlansBeforeTax" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_ShortTermDebtAndLongTermDebtCurrentMaturities" abstract="false" name="ShortTermDebtAndLongTermDebtCurrentMaturities" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_ProceedsFromInterestReceivedInvestingActivities" abstract="false" name="ProceedsFromInterestReceivedInvestingActivities" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_CashClassifiedWithinAssetsHeldForSale" abstract="false" name="CashClassifiedWithinAssetsHeldForSale" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_CashPaidDuringYearForAbstract" abstract="true" name="CashPaidDuringYearForAbstract" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:stringItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalAcquisition" abstract="false" name="AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalAcquisition" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_OtherNonOperatingIncomeNetTextBlock" abstract="false" name="OtherNonOperatingIncomeNetTextBlock" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types1:textBlockItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeAbstract" abstract="true" name="AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeAbstract" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:stringItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_ScheduleOfComponentsOfRestructuringAndAssetImpairmentChargesTableTextBlock" abstract="false" name="ScheduleOfComponentsOfRestructuringAndAssetImpairmentChargesTableTextBlock" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types1:textBlockItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_ScheduleOfDeferredTaxesClassificationTableTextBlock" abstract="false" name="ScheduleOfDeferredTaxesClassificationTableTextBlock" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types1:textBlockItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_ScheduleOfTaxAttributesToReduceFutureTaxableIncomeTableTextBlock" abstract="false" name="ScheduleOfTaxAttributesToReduceFutureTaxableIncomeTableTextBlock" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types1:textBlockItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_ScheduleOfEarliestOpenTaxYearsByMajorJurisdictionTableTextBlock" abstract="false" name="ScheduleOfEarliestOpenTaxYearsByMajorJurisdictionTableTextBlock" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types1:textBlockItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_AssetsAndLiabilitiesLeasesTableTextBlock" abstract="false" name="AssetsAndLiabilitiesLeasesTableTextBlock" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types1:textBlockItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_DefinedContributionPlanEmployerContributionTableTextBlock" abstract="false" name="DefinedContributionPlanEmployerContributionTableTextBlock" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types1:textBlockItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_ScheduleofSharebasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherthanOptionsValuationAssumptionsTableTextBlock" abstract="false" name="ScheduleofSharebasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherthanOptionsValuationAssumptionsTableTextBlock" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types1:textBlockItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_EquipmentHeldForLeaseOrRentalMember" abstract="true" name="EquipmentHeldForLeaseOrRentalMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types1:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_ForeignCurrencyMember" abstract="true" name="ForeignCurrencyMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types1:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_ReturnonInvestedCapitalPerformanceBasedSharesMember" abstract="true" name="ReturnonInvestedCapitalPerformanceBasedSharesMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types1:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardPercentOfTargetOnDateOfGrant" abstract="false" name="ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardPercentOfTargetOnDateOfGrant" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types1:percentItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_EvoquaAcquisitionMember" abstract="true" name="EvoquaAcquisitionMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_GlobalOmniumIdricaS.L.Member" abstract="true" name="GlobalOmniumIdricaS.L.Member" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_HeusserWaterSolutionsAGMember" abstract="true" name="HeusserWaterSolutionsAGMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_LegacyEvoquaStockholdersMember" abstract="true" name="LegacyEvoquaStockholdersMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_LegacyXylemStockholdersMember" abstract="true" name="LegacyXylemStockholdersMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_EvoquaHemodialysisConcentratesBusinessMember" abstract="true" name="EvoquaHemodialysisConcentratesBusinessMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_EvoquaCarbonReactivationAndSlurryOperationsMember" abstract="true" name="EvoquaCarbonReactivationAndSlurryOperationsMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_EvoquaMagnetoMember" abstract="true" name="EvoquaMagnetoMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_BusinessCombinationNumberOfEmployees" abstract="false" name="BusinessCombinationNumberOfEmployees" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:integerItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueConversionOfAwards" abstract="false" name="StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueConversionOfAwards" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:sharesItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_BusinessCombinationConsiderationTransferredEquityInterestIssuedAndIssuableReplacementEquityAwards" abstract="false" name="BusinessCombinationConsiderationTransferredEquityInterestIssuedAndIssuableReplacementEquityAwards" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_BusinessCombinationConsiderationTransferredEquityInterestsIssuedAndIssuableEntitySharesIssuedPerAcquireeShare" abstract="false" name="BusinessCombinationConsiderationTransferredEquityInterestsIssuedAndIssuableEntitySharesIssuedPerAcquireeShare" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:sharesItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_BusinessCombinationConsiderationTransferredLiabilitiesPaid" abstract="false" name="BusinessCombinationConsiderationTransferredLiabilitiesPaid" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_BusinessCombinationRecognizedIdentifiableAssetsAcquiredAndLiabilitiesAssumedAssetsHeldForSale" abstract="false" name="BusinessCombinationRecognizedIdentifiableAssetsAcquiredAndLiabilitiesAssumedAssetsHeldForSale" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_BusinessCombinationRecognizedIdentifiableAssetsAcquiredAndLiabilitiesAssumedNoncurrentAssetsHeldForSale" abstract="false" name="BusinessCombinationRecognizedIdentifiableAssetsAcquiredAndLiabilitiesAssumedNoncurrentAssetsHeldForSale" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_BusinessCombinationRecognizedIdentifiableAssetsAcquiredAndLiabilitiesAssumedAccruedExpensesAndOtherLiabilities" abstract="false" name="BusinessCombinationRecognizedIdentifiableAssetsAcquiredAndLiabilitiesAssumedAccruedExpensesAndOtherLiabilities" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_BusinessCombinationRecognizedIdentifiableAssetsAcquiredAndLiabilitiesAssumedLiabilitiesHeldForSale" abstract="false" name="BusinessCombinationRecognizedIdentifiableAssetsAcquiredAndLiabilitiesAssumedLiabilitiesHeldForSale" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_BusinessCombinationRecognizedIdentifiableAssetsAcquiredAndLiabilitiesAssumedNoncurrentLiabilitiesHeldForSale" abstract="false" name="BusinessCombinationRecognizedIdentifiableAssetsAcquiredAndLiabilitiesAssumedNoncurrentLiabilitiesHeldForSale" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_BusinessCombinationRecognizableIdentifiableAssetsAcquiredAndLiabilitiesAssumedContractAssets" abstract="false" name="BusinessCombinationRecognizableIdentifiableAssetsAcquiredAndLiabilitiesAssumedContractAssets" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_PermitsMember" abstract="true" name="PermitsMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_IntangibleAssetsUnderConstructionMember" abstract="true" name="IntangibleAssetsUnderConstructionMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_AcquiredFiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsUsefulLife" abstract="false" name="AcquiredFiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsUsefulLife" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:durationItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_TwoThousandTwentyRestructuringPlanMember" abstract="true" name="TwoThousandTwentyRestructuringPlanMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types1:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_WaterInfrastructureMember" abstract="true" name="WaterInfrastructureMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types1:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_AppliedWaterMember" abstract="true" name="AppliedWaterMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types1:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_MeasurementandControlSolutionsMember" abstract="true" name="MeasurementandControlSolutionsMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types1:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_ReductionOfHeadcountMember" abstract="true" name="ReductionOfHeadcountMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types1:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_RestructuringReserveAssetImpairment" abstract="false" name="RestructuringReserveAssetImpairment" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_IntegratedSolutionsServicesMember" abstract="true" name="IntegratedSolutionsServicesMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_WaterSolutionsServicesSegmentMember" abstract="true" name="WaterSolutionsServicesSegmentMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_AssetImpairmentandRestructuringCharges" abstract="false" name="AssetImpairmentandRestructuringCharges" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_RegionalSellingLocationsMember" abstract="true" name="RegionalSellingLocationsMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types1:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_RestructuringReserveShareBasedCompensation" abstract="false" name="RestructuringReserveShareBasedCompensation" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_IntegratedSolutionsAndServicesMember" abstract="true" name="IntegratedSolutionsAndServicesMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_TwoThousandSeventeenRestructuringPlanMember" abstract="true" name="TwoThousandSeventeenRestructuringPlanMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types1:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_TwoThousandSixteenRestructuringPlanMember" abstract="true" name="TwoThousandSixteenRestructuringPlanMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types1:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_TwoThousandFifteenRestructuringPlanMember" abstract="true" name="TwoThousandFifteenRestructuringPlanMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types1:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_ContractWithCustomerAssetNewContractAdditions" abstract="false" name="ContractWithCustomerAssetNewContractAdditions" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_ContractWithCustomerAssetOther" abstract="false" name="ContractWithCustomerAssetOther" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_ContractWithCustomerLiabilityAdditions" abstract="false" name="ContractWithCustomerLiabilityAdditions" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_ContractWithCustomerLiabilityOther" abstract="false" name="ContractWithCustomerLiabilityOther" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_TransportMember" abstract="true" name="TransportMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types1:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_TreatmentMember" abstract="true" name="TreatmentMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types1:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_CommercialBuildingServicesMember" abstract="true" name="CommercialBuildingServicesMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types1:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_IndustrialWaterMember" abstract="true" name="IndustrialWaterMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types1:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_SmartMeteringOtherMember" abstract="true" name="SmartMeteringOtherMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_AnalyticsMember" abstract="true" name="AnalyticsMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_CapitalOtherMember" abstract="true" name="CapitalOtherMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_ServicesMember" abstract="true" name="ServicesMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_EmergingMarketsMember" abstract="true" name="EmergingMarketsMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types1:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_OtherGeographicalRegionsMember" abstract="true" name="OtherGeographicalRegionsMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types1:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_OtherRevenues" abstract="false" name="OtherRevenues" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_OtherIncomeExpenseNet" abstract="false" name="OtherIncomeExpenseNet" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_EffectiveIncomeTaxRateReconciliationRemeasurementOfEquityInterest" abstract="false" name="EffectiveIncomeTaxRateReconciliationRemeasurementOfEquityInterest" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:percentItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_EffectiveIncomeTaxRateReconciliationTaxOnDistributionOfForeignEarnings" abstract="false" name="EffectiveIncomeTaxRateReconciliationTaxOnDistributionOfForeignEarnings" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:percentItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_EffectiveIncomeTaxRateReconciliationReversalofRepatriationofForeignEarningsPercent" abstract="false" name="EffectiveIncomeTaxRateReconciliationReversalofRepatriationofForeignEarningsPercent" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types1:percentItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_DeferredTaxAssetOperatingLeaseLiability" abstract="false" name="DeferredTaxAssetOperatingLeaseLiability" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_DeferredTaxLiabilityOperatingLeaseRightofUseAsset" abstract="false" name="DeferredTaxLiabilityOperatingLeaseRightofUseAsset" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_ValuationAllowancesandReservesCurrrentYearAccrual" abstract="false" name="ValuationAllowancesandReservesCurrrentYearAccrual" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_DeferredTaxAssetsValuationAllowanceOtherComprehensiveIncomeLoss" abstract="false" name="DeferredTaxAssetsValuationAllowanceOtherComprehensiveIncomeLoss" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_ValuationAllowancesandReservesForeignCurrencyandOtherAdjustments" abstract="false" name="ValuationAllowancesandReservesForeignCurrencyandOtherAdjustments" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_ValuationAllowanceTaxAssetIncreaseDecreaseAcquisitionAmount" abstract="false" name="ValuationAllowanceTaxAssetIncreaseDecreaseAcquisitionAmount" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_ExcessInterestExpenseMember" abstract="true" name="ExcessInterestExpenseMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types1:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_DeferredTaxLiabilityExcessofFinancialReportingOverTaxBasisofInvestments" abstract="false" name="DeferredTaxLiabilityExcessofFinancialReportingOverTaxBasisofInvestments" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_ScheduleOfEarningsPerShareBasicAndDilutedTable" abstract="true" name="ScheduleOfEarningsPerShareBasicAndDilutedTable" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrldt:hypercubeItem" type="xbrli:stringItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_ScheduleOfEarningsPerShareBasicAndDilutedLineItems" abstract="true" name="ScheduleOfEarningsPerShareBasicAndDilutedLineItems" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:stringItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesParticipatingSecurities" abstract="false" name="WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesParticipatingSecurities" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:sharesItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_ScheduleOfAntidilutiveSecuritiesExcludedFromComputationOfEarningsPerShareAbstract" abstract="true" name="ScheduleOfAntidilutiveSecuritiesExcludedFromComputationOfEarningsPerShareAbstract" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:stringItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_NetInvestmentInLeaseAccumulatedAmortization" abstract="false" name="NetInvestmentInLeaseAccumulatedAmortization" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAssetImpairment" abstract="false" name="OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAssetImpairment" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_CustomerandDistributorRelationshipsMember" abstract="true" name="CustomerandDistributorRelationshipsMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types1:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_ProprietaryTechnologyMember" abstract="true" name="ProprietaryTechnologyMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types1:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_CustomerRelationshipsAndTrademarksMember" abstract="true" name="CustomerRelationshipsAndTrademarksMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_GoodwillAndOtherIntangibleAssetsTextualAbstract" abstract="true" name="GoodwillAndOtherIntangibleAssetsTextualAbstract" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:stringItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_ScheduleOfFiniteLivedAndIndefiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsTable" abstract="true" name="ScheduleOfFiniteLivedAndIndefiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsTable" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrldt:hypercubeItem" type="xbrli:stringItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_FiniteLivedAndIndefiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsLineItems" abstract="true" name="FiniteLivedAndIndefiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsLineItems" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:stringItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_CustomerRelatedLiabilitiesCurrent" abstract="false" name="CustomerRelatedLiabilitiesCurrent" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_OperatingAndFinanceLeaseLiabilityCurrent" abstract="false" name="OperatingAndFinanceLeaseLiabilityCurrent" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_PurchaseObligationSupplierFinanceProgramPaymentTermsOfInvoice" abstract="false" name="PurchaseObligationSupplierFinanceProgramPaymentTermsOfInvoice" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:durationItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_PurchaseObligationSupplierFinanceProgramTerminationNoticeRequired" abstract="false" name="PurchaseObligationSupplierFinanceProgramTerminationNoticeRequired" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:durationItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_SeniorNotesDueTwoThousandTwentySixMember" abstract="true" name="SeniorNotesDueTwoThousandTwentySixMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types1:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_SeniorNotesDueTwentyTwentyEightMember" abstract="true" name="SeniorNotesDueTwentyTwentyEightMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types1:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_SeniorNotesDueTwentyThirtyOneMember" abstract="true" name="SeniorNotesDueTwentyThirtyOneMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types1:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_SeniorNotesDueTwoThousandFortySixMember" abstract="true" name="SeniorNotesDueTwoThousandFortySixMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types1:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_TermLoanMember" abstract="true" name="TermLoanMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types1:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_EquipmentFinancingMember" abstract="true" name="EquipmentFinancingMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_USDollarCommercialPaperProgramMember" abstract="true" name="USDollarCommercialPaperProgramMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types1:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_EuroCommercialPaperProgramMember" abstract="true" name="EuroCommercialPaperProgramMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types1:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_GreenBondMember" abstract="true" name="GreenBondMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types1:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_TwentyTwentyThreeCreditFacilityMember" abstract="true" name="TwentyTwentyThreeCreditFacilityMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_FiveYearRevolvingCreditFacility2023Member" abstract="true" name="FiveYearRevolvingCreditFacility2023Member" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types1:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_INGBankTermLoanFacilityMember" abstract="true" name="INGBankTermLoanFacilityMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_LineofCreditFacilityIncreasesinMaximumBorrowingCapacity" abstract="false" name="LineofCreditFacilityIncreasesinMaximumBorrowingCapacity" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_LineofCreditFacilityIncreasesinMaximumBorrowingCapacityTotal" abstract="false" name="LineofCreditFacilityIncreasesinMaximumBorrowingCapacityTotal" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_RedemptionPricePercentage" abstract="false" name="RedemptionPricePercentage" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types1:percentItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_DebtInstrumentRedemptionPricePercentageInOccurrenceOfTriggeringEvent" abstract="false" name="DebtInstrumentRedemptionPricePercentageInOccurrenceOfTriggeringEvent" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types1:percentItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_DebtInstrumentCovenantMaximumLeverageRatioFourConsecutiveQuartersAfterMaterialAcquisition" abstract="false" name="DebtInstrumentCovenantMaximumLeverageRatioFourConsecutiveQuartersAfterMaterialAcquisition" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:pureItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_DebtInstrumentCovenantMaximumLeverageRatioFourConsecutiveQuartersBeforeAdditionalMaterialAcquisition" abstract="false" name="DebtInstrumentCovenantMaximumLeverageRatioFourConsecutiveQuartersBeforeAdditionalMaterialAcquisition" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:pureItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_OtherNoncurrentAssetsBeforeDepreciation" abstract="false" name="OtherNoncurrentAssetsBeforeDepreciation" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_AssetsBeforeDepreciation" abstract="false" name="AssetsBeforeDepreciation" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_ForeignCurrencyDenominatedDebtMember" abstract="true" name="ForeignCurrencyDenominatedDebtMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types1:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_SellUSDBuyEURMember" abstract="true" name="SellUSDBuyEURMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types1:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_BuyKRSellEURMember" abstract="true" name="BuyKRSellEURMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types1:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_SellGBPBuyEURMember" abstract="true" name="SellGBPBuyEURMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types1:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_SellCNDBuyEURMember" abstract="true" name="SellCNDBuyEURMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_BuyUSDSellCDNMember" abstract="true" name="BuyUSDSellCDNMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types1:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_BuyZlotySellEuroMember" abstract="true" name="BuyZlotySellEuroMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_ContractToSellAustralianDollarAndPurchaseEuroMember" abstract="true" name="ContractToSellAustralianDollarAndPurchaseEuroMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types1:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_BuyUSDSellCNYMember" abstract="true" name="BuyUSDSellCNYMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_DefinedBenefitPlanNetIncreaseDecreaseinObligationrelatedtoPlanAmendmentsSettlementsandCurtailments" abstract="false" name="DefinedBenefitPlanNetIncreaseDecreaseinObligationrelatedtoPlanAmendmentsSettlementsandCurtailments" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_DefinedBenefitPlanPlanAssetsPlanAmendmentsSettlementsAndCurtailments" abstract="false" name="DefinedBenefitPlanPlanAssetsPlanAmendmentsSettlementsAndCurtailments" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_GlobalStockFundsAndSecuritiesMember" abstract="true" name="GlobalStockFundsAndSecuritiesMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types1:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_DiversifiedGrowthAndIncomeFundsMember" abstract="true" name="DiversifiedGrowthAndIncomeFundsMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types1:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_InsuranceContractsAndOtherMember" abstract="true" name="InsuranceContractsAndOtherMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types1:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_DefinedContributionPlanNumberOfYearsOfPlanEligibleToReceiveTransitionCredits" abstract="false" name="DefinedContributionPlanNumberOfYearsOfPlanEligibleToReceiveTransitionCredits" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:durationItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_DefinedBenefitPlanEstimatedFutureEmployerContributionsInNextFiscalQuarter" abstract="false" name="DefinedBenefitPlanEstimatedFutureEmployerContributionsInNextFiscalQuarter" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardFairValueAssumptionsWeightedAverageFairValue" abstract="false" name="ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardFairValueAssumptionsWeightedAverageFairValue" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types1:perShareItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_TotalShareholderReturnPerformanceBasedSharesMember" abstract="true" name="TotalShareholderReturnPerformanceBasedSharesMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types1:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_SharebasedCompensationArrangementBySharebasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsAdjustmentsInPeriod" abstract="false" name="SharebasedCompensationArrangementBySharebasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsAdjustmentsInPeriod" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:sharesItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_SharebasedCompensationArrangementBySharebasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsAdjustmentsInPeriodWeightedAverageGrantDateFairValue" abstract="false" name="SharebasedCompensationArrangementBySharebasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsAdjustmentsInPeriodWeightedAverageGrantDateFairValue" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types1:perShareItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_A2011OmnibusIncentivePlanMember" abstract="true" name="A2011OmnibusIncentivePlanMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types1:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardSharesRegisteredForIssuance" abstract="false" name="ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardSharesRegisteredForIssuance" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:sharesItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_SharebasedCompensationArrangementbySharebasedPaymentAwardOptionsNonvestedOutstandingWeightedAverageGrantDateFairValue" abstract="false" name="SharebasedCompensationArrangementbySharebasedPaymentAwardOptionsNonvestedOutstandingWeightedAverageGrantDateFairValue" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types1:perShareItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardTargetPayoutPercentage" abstract="false" name="ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardTargetPayoutPercentage" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types1:percentItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardContractualTerm" abstract="false" name="ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardContractualTerm" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:durationItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_TwoThousandfifteenStockRepurchaseProgramMember" abstract="true" name="TwoThousandfifteenStockRepurchaseProgramMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types1:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_SettlementofEmployeeTaxWithholdingObligationsMember" abstract="true" name="SettlementofEmployeeTaxWithholdingObligationsMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types1:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_ChangesinCommonStockOutstandingRollForward" abstract="true" name="ChangesinCommonStockOutstandingRollForward" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:stringItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossDefinedBenefitPlanIncomeTaxExpenseReclassificationAdjustmentfromAOCIbeforeTax" abstract="false" name="OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossDefinedBenefitPlanIncomeTaxExpenseReclassificationAdjustmentfromAOCIbeforeTax" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_StandardProductWarrantyAccrualOther" abstract="false" name="StandardProductWarrantyAccrualOther" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_EstimatedEnvironmentalMatters" abstract="false" name="EstimatedEnvironmentalMatters" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_CorporateAndOtherLoss" abstract="false" name="CorporateAndOtherLoss" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_SensusWorldwideLimitedMember" abstract="true" name="SensusWorldwideLimitedMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types1:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_OtherCountriesMember" abstract="true" name="OtherCountriesMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types1:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="xyl_DerivativeFixedStrikePriceAmount" abstract="false" name="DerivativeFixedStrikePriceAmount" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
</xs:schema>
