Depreciation, Excluding Lessor Asset under Operating Lease
Depreciation, Excluding Lessor Asset under Operating Lease
Proceeds from sale of businesses, net of cash disposed
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses
Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Revision of Prior Period [Axis]
Revision of Prior Period [Axis]
Senior Notes Due Twenty Thirty One
Senior Notes Due Twenty Thirty One [Member]
Senior Notes Due Twenty Thirty One
Expected costs remaining
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost Remaining
Expected return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return (Loss) on Plan Assets
Expected benefit payments
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block]
Senior Notes Due Twenty Twenty Eight
Senior Notes Due Twenty Twenty Eight [Member]
Senior Notes Due Twenty Twenty Eight
Settlement of preexisting relationship
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Liabilities Paid
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Liabilities Paid
Award Timing Predetermined
Award Timing Predetermined [Flag]
Entity File Number
Entity File Number
Capital in Excess of Par Value
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Tax credits
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credit, Amount
Tabular List, Table
Tabular List [Table Text Block]
Target allocation percentages
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Target Allocation, Percentage
Income tax (benefit) expense related to items of other comprehensive income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax
Changes In Redeemable Nonctronolling Interest [Roll Forward]
Changes In Redeemable Nonctronolling Interest [Roll Forward]
Changes In Redeemable Nonctronolling Interest
Heusser Water Solutions AG
Heusser Water Solutions AG [Member]
Heusser Water Solutions AG
Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Proceeds from sale of businesses, net of cash disposed
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses, Net of Cash Divested
Insurance contracts and other
Insurance Contracts and Other [Member]
Insurance contracts and other [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Share-Based Payment Arrangement
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Member]
Sell USD Buy EUR
Sell USD Buy EUR [Member]
Sell USD Buy EUR [Member]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Adjustment to Compensation:
Adjustment to Compensation [Axis]
Named Executive Officers, Footnote
Named Executive Officers, Footnote [Text Block]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Buy USD Sell CDN
Buy USD Sell CDN [Member]
Buy USD Sell CDN [Member]
Revenue
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]
Cumulative translation adjustment
Temporary Equity, Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
Stock, Class of Stock [Table]
Stock, Class of Stock [Table]
Buy KR Sell EUR
Buy KR Sell EUR [Member]
Buy KR Sell EUR [Member]
Total Current
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Contributions to post-retirement benefit plans
Payment for Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits
Adjustment to Compensation, Amount
Adjustment to Compensation Amount
Pension
Defined benefit pension plans
Pension Plan [Member]
Debt issuance costs and unamortized discount
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net
Consolidation Principles
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Share-based compensation
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense
Stock Options
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option [Member]
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Finance Lease, Liability, Noncurrent, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
Finance Lease, Liability, Noncurrent, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent [Abstract]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share By Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Asset impairment charges
Asset Impairment Charges
Total stockholders’ equity
Equity, Attributable to Parent
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures [Line Items]
Foreign Exchange
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Transition Asset (Obligation), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, before Tax
Add: Participating securities
Weighted Average Number Of Shares Participating Securities
Weighted average number of shares participating securities.
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Common Stock, shares authorized (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Concentrations of Credit Risk
Concentration Risk, Credit Risk, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Derivatives
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Derivatives
LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST, AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
State
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Cover [Abstract]
Cover [Abstract]
Incurred restructuring costs
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Options exercisable (in dollars per share)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Intangible assets estimated economic useful lives
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Rate of future compensation increase
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Rate of Compensation Increase
Interest accrued for unrecognized tax benefits
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Accrued
Net Intangibles
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Public Utility, Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Public Utility, Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Restricted Stock
Restricted Stock [Member]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Non-PEO NEO Average Total Compensation Amount
Non-PEO NEO Average Total Compensation Amount
Debt Instrument
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-Based Compensation Arrangements by Share-Based Payment Award [Table]
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage In Occurrence Of Triggering Event
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage In Occurrence Of Triggering Event
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage In Occurrence Of Triggering Event
Increase in borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Increases in Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Increases in Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Adjustment to Non-PEO NEO Compensation Footnote
Adjustment to Non-PEO NEO Compensation Footnote [Text Block]
Total debt
Debt, Long-Term and Short-Term, Combined Amount
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Forgone Recovery due to Disqualification of Tax Benefits, Amount
Forgone Recovery due to Disqualification of Tax Benefits, Amount
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated [Flag]
Entity Shell Company
Entity Shell Company
Revenues and Property, Plant and Equipment by geographic location
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas [Table Text Block]
Common stock — par value $0.01 per share:
Common Stock, Number of Shares, Par Value and Other Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-Term Debt Instruments [Table]
Proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Operating Segments
Operating Segments [Member]
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interest
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Award Timing MNPI Considered
Award Timing MNPI Considered [Flag]
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Prior service credit
Prior service credit
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Prior Service Cost (Credit), before Tax
Assets Before Depreciation
Assets Before Depreciation
Assets Before Depreciation
Restructuring accruals
Restructuring accruals
Accrued restructuring liabilities
Restructuring Reserve
Domestic
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Domestic
Lease liabilities
Operating Lease, Liability, Current
Transport
Transport [Member]
Transport [Member]
Finance Lease, Interest Expense
Finance Lease, Interest Expense
Internally Developed Network Software
Software and Software Development Costs [Member]
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Rate of future compensation increase
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Rate of Compensation Increase
Defined Benefit Plans And Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Award Timing Method
Award Timing Method [Text Block]
Furniture and fixtures
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Foreign Currency Translation
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Investment, Name [Domain]
Investment, Name [Domain]
Share-Based Compensation
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Policy Text Block]
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
2029
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Four
Business Combinations
Business Combination [Policy Text Block]
Commercial Building Services
Commercial Building Services [Member]
Commercial Building Services [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table]
Changes in valuation allowances
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Percent
Schedule of Intangible Assets and Goodwill
Schedule of Intangible Assets and Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Stock incentive plan net activity
Shares Issued, Shares, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, after Forfeiture
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, City or Town
Weighted-average discount rate
Finance Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash, Cash Equivalent, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalent, Continuing Operation
Foreign currency translation and other
Impact on currency
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)
Net deferred tax asset
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance
Non-PEO NEO Average Compensation Actually Paid Amount
Non-PEO NEO Average Compensation Actually Paid Amount
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Statement of Income Location, Balance [Domain]
Statement of Income Location, Balance [Domain]
Severance and other charges
Severance Costs
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Other Measure
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Other Measure [Text Block]
Consideration transferred
Total
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred
Settlements
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Long-Term Debt, Maturity, Year Three
Long-Term Debt, Maturity, Year Three
Total
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, before Tax
Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)
Finance Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Beginning (in shares)
Ending (in shares)
Shares outstanding
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Change in Fair Value as of Vesting Date of Prior Year Equity Awards Vested in Covered Year
Change in Fair Value as of Vesting Date of Prior Year Equity Awards Vested in Covered Year [Member]
Revenue from contracts with customers
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Including Assessed Tax
2018
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Year One
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Indefinite-lived intangibles
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)
Less: Imputed interest
Finance Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount
Beginning Balance, January 1
Ending Balance, December 31
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Benefit Obligation Assumptions
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Benefit Obligation [Abstract]
Net change in post-retirement benefit plans:
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, before Tax [Abstract]
Disaggregation of Revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Common Stock Outstanding Roll Forward
Schedule of Common Stock Outstanding Roll Forward [Table Text Block]
United States
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member]
Decrease in cash classified within assets held for sale
Decrease In Cash Classified Within Assets Held-for-Sale
Decrease In Cash Classified Within Assets Held-for-Sale
Other non-current assets
Assets for Plan Benefits, Defined Benefit Plan
Current:
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Long-term debt issued, net
Proceeds from Issuance of Senior Long-Term Debt
Accrued taxes
Accrued Income Taxes, Current
Vacom Systems LLC
Vacom Systems LLC [Member]
Vacom Systems LLC
Dividends or Other Earnings Paid on Equity Awards not Otherwise Reflected in Total Compensation for Covered Year
Dividends or Other Earnings Paid on Equity Awards not Otherwise Reflected in Total Compensation for Covered Year [Member]
Guarantee amounts
Guarantor Obligations, Current Carrying Value
Estimated Amortization Expense
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Change in benefit obligation:
Components of net periodic benefit cost and other amounts recognized in other comprehensive income :
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Prepaid and other current assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Summary of restricted stock activity
Summary of Performance-based shares activity
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Restatement Determination Date
Restatement Determination Date
Income tax expense
Total income tax provision
Total continuing operations
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Pension Adjustments Service Cost
Pension Adjustments Service Cost [Member]
Designated as Hedging Instrument
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Property, plant and equipment, gross
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation
Discontinued Operations, Held-for-Sale
Discontinued Operations, Held-for-Sale [Member]
Accumulated benefit obligation and fair value of the plans' assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan with Accumulated Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Changes in Accumulated Postemployment Benefit Obligations
Schedule of Changes in Accumulated Postemployment Benefit Obligations [Table Text Block]
Defined Contribution
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Discretionary Contribution Amount
Redeemable Non-Controlling Interest
Stockholders' Equity, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Assets subject to rental
Net Investment in Lease, before Allowance for Credit Loss
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Company Selected Measure
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Company Selected Measure [Text Block]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Capital & Other
Capital & Other [Member]
Capital & Other
Acquisitions
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification, Tax, Parent
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification, Tax, Parent
Proceeds from exercise of employee stock options
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Federal
Income Tax Paid, Federal, after Refund Received
Building and improvements
Building and Building Improvements [Member]
All Trading Arrangements
All Trading Arrangements [Member]
Equity Awards Adjustments, Footnote
Equity Awards Adjustments, Footnote [Text Block]
Total Shareholder Return Vs Peer Group
Total Shareholder Return Vs Peer Group [Text Block]
Vested and non-vested expected to vest as of December 31, 2025
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Accrued and other current liabilities
Total accrued and other current liabilities
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Other provision adjustments
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Amount
Deferred tax liabilities:
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross [Abstract]
Outstanding Shares, Beginning
Outstanding Shares, Ending
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Accumulated benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan with Accumulated Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets, Accumulated Benefit Obligation
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
3.250% Senior Notes Due 2026
Senior Notes Due Two Thousand Twenty Six [Member]
Senior Notes Due Two Thousand Twenty Six [Member]
Product Warranties
Standard Product Warranty, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Unamortized compensation expense
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Option, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount
Currency Translation Adjustment
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Foreign Currency Translation
Net Cash — Operating activities
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Including Discontinued Operation
Amounts recognized in the balance sheet
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts for Asset (Liability) Recognized in Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Non-vested options outstanding
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares
Short-term debt repaid
Repayments of Short-Term Debt
Term of debt
Debt Instrument, Term
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table]
Property, plant and equipment estimated useful lives
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Equity Valuation Assumption Difference, Footnote
Equity Valuation Assumption Difference, Footnote [Text Block]
PEO Total Compensation Amount
PEO Total Compensation Amount
Settlement
Charge resulting from curtailment or settlement recorded
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Settlement and Curtailment Gain (Loss), before Tax
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-Term Debt, Type [Axis]
Evoqua Magneto
Evoqua Magneto [Member]
Evoqua Magneto
Depreciation
Depreciation
Vested and non-vested expected to vest as of December 31, 2025
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Type [Abstract]
2029
Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Four
Shares
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic [Abstract]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Gain on remeasurement of previously held equity interest
Gain on remeasurement of previously held equity interest
Gain on remeasurement of previously held equity interest
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted [Flag]
Net Evoqua additions from acquisition
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Increase from Business Combination
Product
Product [Member]
Number of Reportable Segments
Number of Reportable Segments
Revenue
Sales [Member]
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Textual) [Abstract]
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets (Textual) [Abstract]
Goodwill and other intangible assets.
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, State or Province
Financing cash flows from finance leases
Finance Lease, Principal Payments
Lease Liabilities
Deferred Tax Asset, Operating Lease, Liability
Deferred Tax Asset, Operating Lease, Liability
Schedule Of Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Antidilutive Security, Excluded EPS Calculation [Table]
2021
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Year Four
Supplier Finance Program [Line Items]
Supplier Finance Program [Line Items]
Net unrealized gains on cash flow hedges
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified During Next 12 Months
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Inventory
Deferred Tax Assets, Inventory
Estimated pension plan contributions during the next fiscal quarter
Defined Benefit Plan, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Next Fiscal Quarter
Defined Benefit Plan, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Next Fiscal Quarter
Individual:
Individual [Axis]
Income Tax Jurisdiction [Domain]
Income Tax Jurisdiction [Domain]
2015 Restructuring Plan
Two Thousand Fifteen Restructuring Plan [Member]
Two Thousand Fifteen Restructuring Plan [Member]
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Finance Lease Liability
Dividends paid
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock
Document Annual Report
Document Annual Report
Amortization
Amortization
Pension settlements and curtailments expense
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, (Increase) Decrease for Settlement
Foreign Currency
Foreign Currency [Member]
Foreign Currency [Member]
Cash and cash equivalents
Defined Benefit Plan, Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Forgone Recovery, Explanation of Impracticability
Forgone Recovery, Explanation of Impracticability [Text Block]
Long-term debt repaid, net
Repayments of Long-Term Debt
R&D capitalization
Deferred Tax Asset, In-Process Research and Development
Additions, net
Contract With Customer, Asset, New Contract Additions
Contract With Customer, Asset, New Contract Additions
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Interactive Data Current
Defined benefit contributions by employer
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Contribution [Table Text Block]
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Contribution
Cash received from cross-currency swaps
Proceeds from Derivative Instrument, Investing Activities
Reclassification of unrealized gain (loss) on foreign exchange agreements
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, before Tax
Unfunded status of the plans
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded (Unfunded) Status of Plan
Aggregate intrinsic value of exercisable stock options
Aggregate intrinsic value of exercisable stock options
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value
Cash paid during the year for:
Cash Paid During Year for [Abstract]
Cash paid during the period for:
Proprietary Technology
Proprietary Technology [Member]
Proprietary technology.
Sell GBP Buy EUR
Sell GBP Buy EUR [Member]
Sell GBP Buy EUR [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Loss and other tax credit carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards
Actual return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets Level 3 Reconciliation, Increase (Decrease) for Actual Return (Loss) on Plan Assets Still Held
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Long-Lived Tangible Asset [Axis]
Ownership [Domain]
Ownership [Domain]
2027
Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Two
Number of shares held by employees in Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Shares in ESOP
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Amount, Beginning Balance
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Amount, Ending Balance
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Amount
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other Than Options, Adjustments In Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other Than Options, Adjustments In Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other Than Options, Adjustments In Period
2019
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Year Two
Other non-current assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
PEO Name
PEO Name
Total
Amount of (gain) loss reclassified from OCI into revenue
Revenue
Revenue
Revenues
Royalty on revenue, percentage
Asset Acquisition, Royalty On Revenue, Percentage
Asset Acquisition, Royalty On Revenue, Percentage
Schedule of Maturities of Long-Term Debt
Schedule of Maturities of Long-Term Debt [Table Text Block]
Prior Year End Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Any Prior Year that Fail to Meet Applicable Vesting Conditions During Covered Year
Prior Year End Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Any Prior Year that Fail to Meet Applicable Vesting Conditions During Covered Year [Member]
Exit and Disposal Costs
Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities or Restructurings, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cross Currency Swap
Currency Swap [Member]
Outstanding Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Amount
Outstanding Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Amount
Defined Benefit Plan [Table]
Defined Benefit Plan [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Invoices confirmed
Supplier Finance Program, Obligation, Addition
Intangible Assets Under Construction
Intangible assets under construction [Member]
Intangible assets under construction
Work in process
Inventory, Work in Process, Net of Reserves
Exercise Price
Award Exercise Price
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Benefits paid
Benefits paid
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Benefits Paid
Valuation Allowance by Deferred Tax Asset [Axis]
Valuation Allowance by Deferred Tax Asset [Axis]
U.S. federal statutory tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent
Payments for asset acquisition at closing
Payments For Asset Acquisition At Closing
Payments For Asset Acquisition At Closing
Long-term debt, net
Long-Term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Statement of Financial Position Location, Balance [Axis]
Statement of Financial Position Location, Balance [Axis]
2028
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year Three
Twenty Twenty Three Credit Facility
Twenty Twenty Three Credit Facility [Member]
Twenty Twenty Three Credit Facility
Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Member]
Integrated Solutions & Services
Integrated Solutions & Services [Member]
Integrated Solutions & Services
Carrying Amount
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Vesting Date Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted and Vested in Covered Year
Vesting Date Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted and Vested in Covered Year [Member]
Purchase Obligation, Supplier Finance Program, Payment Terms Of Invoice
Purchase Obligation, Supplier Finance Program, Payment Terms Of Invoice
Purchase Obligation, Supplier Finance Program, Payment Terms Of Invoice
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, Address Line One
Research and development expenses
Research and Development Expense
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Total
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Allowances for discounts, returns and credit losses
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Deferred Financing Costs
Deferred Charges, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Redeemable non-controlling interest
Beginning balance
Ending balance
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Carrying Amount
Business Combination, Asset Acquisition, Transaction between Entities under Common Control, and Joint Venture Formation [Abstract]
Ownership [Axis]
Ownership [Axis]
Derivative Financial Instruments
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Amortization of prior service credit
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)
Prior service credit, before tax
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)
Fair Value as of Grant Date
Award Grant Date Fair Value
Equity securities, FV-NI, cost
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Cost
Equipment Held For Lease or Rental
Equipment Held For Lease or Rental [Member]
Equipment Held For Lease or Rental
Remaining period to pay consideration
Asset Acquisition, Remaining Period To Pay Consideration
Asset Acquisition, Remaining Period To Pay Consideration
Components of Other Non-Operating Income, Net
Schedule of Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Table Text Block]
Net operating loss
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Changes in unrecognized tax benefits
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Contingency, Amount
Pension and other postretirement benefit expense
Labor and Related Expense
Schedule of Credit Facilities and Long-Term Debt
Schedule of Long-Term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Dilutive effect of common shares
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-Based Payment Arrangements
Restricted Stock, Granted
Granted (in shares)
Shares awarded
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Cash paid for investments
Payments to Acquire Investments
Other Non-Operating Income, Net
Other Non Operating Income Net [Text Block]
Other Non-Operating Income, Net.
Forfeited
Forfeited (in shares)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Sell CND Buy EUR
Sell CND Buy EUR [Member]
Sell CND Buy EUR
Assets
Foreign Currency Contract, Asset, Fair Value Disclosure
Notional interest carryforward
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Interest Carryforward, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Interest Carryforward, Amount
Debt fair value
Fair value of senior notes due
Long-Term Debt, Fair Value
Changed Peer Group, Footnote
Changed Peer Group, Footnote [Text Block]
Settlement of warranty claims
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Decrease for Payments
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
2027
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Two
Adjustment To PEO Compensation, Footnote
Adjustment To PEO Compensation, Footnote [Text Block]
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Accrued and Other Current Liabilities
Schedule of Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Title
Trading Arrangement, Individual Title
Peer Group Total Shareholder Return Amount
Peer Group Total Shareholder Return Amount
2020
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Year Three
Amortization of net actuarial loss (gain) into net income
Amortization of prior service cost and net actuarial loss on post-retirement benefit plans into other non-operating income (expense), net
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Gain (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, before Tax
Cash paid
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross
Non-PEO NEO
Non-PEO NEO [Member]
Aggregate intrinsic value of outstanding stock options
Aggregate intrinsic value of outstanding stock options
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Effect of cantonal and communal income taxes
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Cantonal And Communal Income Taxes, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Cantonal And Communal Income Taxes, Percent
Other
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Excess Interest Expense
Excess Interest Expense [Member]
Excess Interest Expense [Member]
Award Type [Domain]
Award Type [Domain]
Unrealized loss on derivative hedge agreements
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), before Reclassification and Tax
2026
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year One
Non-controlling interest
Equity, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Equity Awards Adjustments
Equity Awards Adjustments [Member]
Other, net
Other Noncash Income (Expense)
Pension Benefits Adjustments, Footnote
Pension Benefits Adjustments, Footnote [Text Block]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Compensation Amount
Outstanding Recovery Compensation Amount
Deferred:
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Switzerland
SWITZERLAND
Additional shares registered for issuance
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Shares Registered For Issuance
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Shares Registered For Issuance
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Dividend yield
Dividend yield
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Foreign Exchange Contract
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Recovery of Erroneously Awarded Compensation Disclosure [Line Items]
Revenue recognized from opening balance
Contract with Customer, Liability, Revenue Recognized
Short-term borrowings and current maturities of long-term debt
Short-term Debt and Long-term Debt, Current Maturities
Short-term Debt and Long-term Debt, Current Maturities
Retirement Plan Type [Domain]
Retirement Plan Type [Domain]
MNPI Disclosure Timed for Compensation Value
MNPI Disclosure Timed for Compensation Value [Flag]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Statutory tax rate difference
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential, Percent
Components of net periodic benefit cost and other amounts recognized in other comprehensive income
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Documents Incorporated by Reference
Documents Incorporated by Reference [Text Block]
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
Accrued post-retirement benefit obligations
Liability, Other Retirement Benefits
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Foreign exchange on repatriations
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Repatriation of Foreign Earnings, Percent
Retirement Plan Sponsor Location [Domain]
Retirement Plan Sponsor Location [Domain]
Long-Term Debt, Maturity, Year One
Long-Term Debt, Maturity, Year One
Financial Instruments [Domain]
Financial Instruments [Domain]
Total deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross
Effect of derivative financial instruments
Schedule of Cash Flow Hedges Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Long-Term Debt, Maturity, Year Five
Long-Term Debt, Maturity, Year Five
Performance Based Shares
Performance Shares [Member]
Aggregate Pension Adjustments Service Cost
Aggregate Pension Adjustments Service Cost [Member]
Derivative, fixed strike price, amount
Derivative, Fixed Strike Price, Amount
Derivative, Fixed Strike Price, Amount
Inventories
Total inventories
Inventory, Net
Developed Technology Rights
Developed Technology Rights [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Income Tax Authority, Name [Domain]
Income Tax Authority, Name [Domain]
International Metering Business
International Metering Business [Member]
International Metering Business
Company Selected Measure Name
Company Selected Measure Name
Effect of cantonal and communal income taxes
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Cantonal And Communal Income Taxes, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Cantonal And Communal Income Taxes, Amount
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Shipping and Handling Costs
Cost of Goods and Service [Policy Text Block]
Credit Facilities and Long-Term Debt
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Aggregate Available
Trading Arrangement, Securities Aggregate Available Amount
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Operating cash flows from operating leases
Operating Lease, Payments
4.375% Senior Notes Due 2046
Senior Notes Due Two Thousand Forty Six [Member]
Senior Notes Due Two Thousand Forty Six [Member]
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs)
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member]
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax
Collateral Held [Domain]
Collateral Held [Domain]
Incremental shares from stock options and restricted stock:
Schedule Of Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share.
Tax Period [Axis]
Tax Period [Axis]
Foreign
Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit)
Payments to acquire business, net of cash acquired, at closing
Payments To Acquire Business, Net Of Cash Acquired, At Closing
Payments To Acquire Business, Net Of Cash Acquired, At Closing
Volatility
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate, Minimum
Changes in the carrying value of goodwill by operating segment
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Tax effect of internal reorganization
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Internal Reorganization, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Internal Reorganization, Percent
Restructuring Plan [Domain]
Restructuring Plan [Domain]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Settlement and Curtailment Gain (Loss), after Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Settlement and Curtailment Gain (Loss), after Tax
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Diluted (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Non-GAAP Measure Description
Non-GAAP Measure Description [Text Block]
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Additions, net
Contract With Customer, Liability, Additions
Contract With Customer, Liability, Additions
Depreciation, Lessor Asset under Operating Lease
Depreciation, Lessor Asset under Operating Lease
Short term borrowings and current maturities of long-term debt
Business Combination, Recognized Liability Assumed, Long-Term Debt, Current
Entity Small Business
Entity Small Business
Tax Year 2013
Tax Year 2013 [Member]
Percentage of voting interests acquired
Business Combination, Voting Equity Interest Acquired, Percentage
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Projected benefit obligations
Schedule of Changes in Projected Benefit Obligations [Table Text Block]
Notional interest deduction
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Deduction, Percent
Domestic – state and local
Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit)
Document Transition Report
Document Transition Report
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
Other non-current assets
Business Combination, Recognized Asset Acquired, Other Asset, Noncurrent
Supplier Finance Program, Obligation [Roll Forward]
Supplier Finance Program, Obligation [Roll Forward]
Total lease payments
Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid
Underlying Securities
Award Underlying Securities Amount
Assets subject to rental, accumulated amortization
Net Investment In Lease, Accumulated Amortization
Net Investment In Lease, Accumulated Amortization
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Domain]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Domain]
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
UNITED KINGDOM
UNITED KINGDOM
Awards Close in Time to MNPI Disclosures, Table
Awards Close in Time to MNPI Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Short-term lease cost
Short-Term Lease, Cost
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List]
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
Options exercisable at December 31, 2025
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Global Omnium Idrica S.L.
Global Omnium Idrica S.L. [Member]
Global Omnium Idrica S.L.
Total equity
Balance
Balance
Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Water Infrastructure
Water Infrastructure
Water Infrastructure [Member]
Water Infrastructure [Member]
Customer and Distributor Relationships
Customer and Distributor Relationships [Member]
Customer and Distributor Relationships [Member]
Accrued expenses
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals
Operating, Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Impairment
Operating, Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Impairment
Operating, Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Impairment
Document Type
Document Type
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Outstanding, Number
Outstanding (in shares)
Outstanding (in shares)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Outstanding, Number
Level 3
Level 3
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Name
Outstanding Recovery, Individual Name
Earliest open tax years by major jurisdiction
Schedule of Earliest Open Tax Years by Major Jurisdiction [Table Text Block]
Schedule of earliest open tax years by major jurisdiction [Table Text Block]
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service [Axis]
Asset Acquisition [Domain]
Asset Acquisition [Domain]
Variable lease cost
Variable Lease, Cost
Revenue
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax
Emerging Markets
Emerging Markets [Member]
Emerging Markets
Reversal of restructuring accruals
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Treatment
Treatment [Member]
Treatment [Member]
Fair Value (in millions)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Weighted average grant date fair value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Nonvested, Outstanding, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Nonvested, Outstanding, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Loss contingency accrued
Loss Contingency Accrual
Authorized amount
Share Repurchase Program, Authorized, Amount
Weighted average common shares outstanding
Weighted Average Number of Shares Issued, Basic
Schedule of Earnings Per Share Basic and Diluted [Line Items]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share Basic and Diluted [Line Items]
Schedule of earnings per share basic and diluted.
Measurement and Control Solutions
Measurement and Control Solutions [Member]
Measurement and Control Solutions [Member]
Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Amount
Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Amount
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Total intrinsic value of options exercised
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value
Term of adjusted ROIC performance target
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award, Revenue Performance Share Unit Grant, Term Of Adjusted ROIC Performance Target
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award, Revenue Performance Share Unit Grant, Term Of Adjusted ROIC Performance Target
Schedule of Other Assets
Schedule of Other Assets [Table Text Block]
Peer Group Issuers, Footnote
Peer Group Issuers, Footnote [Text Block]
Plan amendments, settlements and curtailments
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Increase (Decrease) in Obligation related to Plan Amendments, Settlements and Curtailments
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Increase (Decrease) in Obligation related to Plan Amendments, Settlements and Curtailments
Share Repurchase Program [Domain]
Share Repurchase Program [Domain]
Current liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Operating expenses
Operating Expenses
Level 1
Level 2
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Accounts payable
Business Combination, Recognized Liability Assumed, Accounts Payable, Current
Changes in accrued liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Liabilities
Diluted (in dollars per share)
Diluted earnings per share (in usd per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Receivables, less allowances for discounts, returns and credit losses of $68 and $59 in 2025 and 2024, respectively
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis]
Business combination, remaining consideration to be paid, period
Business Combination, Remaining Consideration To Be Paid, Period
Business Combination, Remaining Consideration To Be Paid, Period
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine projected benefit obligations and net periodic benefit cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Foreign exchange on repatriations
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Repatriation of Foreign Earnings, Amount
Treasury Stock, shares (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Common, Shares
Financial information for each reportable segment
Segment Reporting, Disclosure of Entity's Reportable Segments [Abstract]
State & Local
Income Tax Paid, State and Local, after Refund Received
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Auditor Location
Auditor Location
Gross profit
Gross Profit
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Maximum Leverage Ratio, Four Consecutive Quarters Before Additional Material Acquisition
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Maximum Leverage Ratio, Four Consecutive Quarters Before Additional Material Acquisition
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Maximum Leverage Ratio, Four Consecutive Quarters Before Additional Material Acquisition
Tax attributes available to reduce future taxable income
Schedule of Tax Attributes to Reduce Future Taxable Income [Table Text Block]
Schedule of tax attributes to reduce future taxable income including tax credit carryforwards and operating loss carryforwards.
Actuarial loss (gain) (a)
Actuarial loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Actuarial Gain (Loss)
Domestic Tax Jurisdiction
Domestic Tax Jurisdiction [Member]
LUXEMBOURG
LUXEMBOURG
Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Accrued and Other Current Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]
Other activity
Stockholders' Equity, Other
Less: Imputed interest
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount
Tax Credit Carryforward [Axis]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Axis]
Non-deductible compensation
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Other, Percent
Income taxes (net of refunds received)
Total Taxes Paid
Income Taxes Paid, Net
2027
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year Two
Assets held for sale
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets, Current
Outstanding balances
Long-term Debt, Gross
Long-Term Debt, Gross
Restructuring and asset impairment charges
Restructuring and Asset Impairment Losses
Restructuring and Asset Impairment Losses
Granted (in dollars per share)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangements by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Compensation and other employee-benefits
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Total lease payments
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity
Distribution to minority shareholders
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders
Change recognized in other comprehensive loss
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, before Tax
Trade Name
Trade Names [Member]
Expiration Date
Trading Arrangement Expiration Date
Schedule of Foreign Exchange Contracts, Statement of Financial Position
Schedule of Foreign Exchange Contracts, Statement of Financial Position [Table Text Block]
2030
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year Five
Services
Services [Member]
Services
Gain on remeasurement of previously held equity interest
Gain on remeasurement of previously held equity interest
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Unrealized Gain (Loss)
Property, plant and equipment, net
Total property, plant and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Fair value assumptions for performance-based awards
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Restructuring charges
Total restructuring costs
Restructuring costs
Restructuring Charges
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Net Income
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Net Income [Text Block]
Inventories
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Restructuring Cost [Table]
Restructuring Cost [Table]
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
Awards Close in Time to MNPI Disclosures
Awards Close in Time to MNPI Disclosures [Table]
Collateral Held [Axis]
Collateral Held [Axis]
ING Bank Term Loan Facility
ING Bank Term Loan Facility [Member]
ING Bank Term Loan Facility
Buy Zloty, Sell Euro
Buy Zloty, Sell Euro [Member]
Buy Zloty, Sell Euro
U.S. federal statutory tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Amount
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Next Rolling 12 Months
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Next Rolling 12 Months
Corporate
Corporate Segment [Member]
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Deferred tax assets:
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustment to Reconcile Net Income to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Noncash Item [Abstract]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Executive Category:
Executive Category [Axis]
Share-based payment awards
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Percent
Maximum increase in borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Increases in Maximum Borrowing Capacity, Total
Line of Credit Facility, Increases in Maximum Borrowing Capacity, Total
State & local income tax, net of federal benefit (NOFB)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Percent
Finance Lease, Liability, Current
Finance Lease, Liability, Current
Accumulated benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation
Green Bond
Green Bond [Member]
Green Bond
Lease right-of-use assets
Deferred Tax Liability, Operating Lease, Right of Use Asset
Deferred Tax Liability, Operating Lease, Right of Use Asset
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Technology
Technology-Based Intangible Assets [Member]
Sell CND buy USD
Sell CND buy USD [Member]
Sell CND buy USD
Expected term (in years)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Swiss Federal Tax Administration (FTA)
Swiss Federal Tax Administration (FTA) [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Acquisitions
Valuation Allowance, Tax Asset, Increase (Decrease), Acquisition, Amount
Valuation Allowance, Tax Asset, Increase (Decrease), Acquisition, Amount
Shares available for future grant
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value / Share
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Diversified growth and income funds
Diversified Growth And Income Funds [Member]
Diversified Growth And Income Funds [Member]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain]
Equity Awards Adjustments, Excluding Value Reported in Compensation Table
Equity Awards Adjustments, Excluding Value Reported in the Compensation Table [Member]
Amortization of prior service credit
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, Prior Service Cost (Credit), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, before Tax
Rate change
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Enacted Tax Rate, Percent
Antidilutive securities
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Cash paid for asset acquisition
Payments for Derivative Instrument, Investing Activities
Fair value of redeemable non-controlling interest
Business Combination, Acquisition of Less than 100 Percent, Noncontrolling Interest, Fair Value
Foreign currency and other
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Foreign Currency and Other Adjustments
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Foreign Currency and Other Adjustments
Long-Term Debt, Maturity, Year Two
Long-Term Debt, Maturity, Year Two
Schedule of Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Leases
Lessee, Operating Leases [Text Block]
Liabilities held for sale
Liability, Other Retirement Benefits, Noncurrent
Net Cash — Financing activities
Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activity, Including Discontinued Operation
Measure:
Measure [Axis]
Beginning balance
Ending balance
Contract with Customer, Asset, before Allowance for Credit Loss
Thereafter
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, after Year Five
Total recognized in comprehensive income
Defined Benefit Plan, Amount Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit) and Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, before Tax
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Long-Lived Tangible Asset [Domain]
Remaining authorized repurchase amount
Share Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized, Amount
Amount of (gain) loss reclassified from OCI into cost of revenue
Cost of Product and Service Sold
Disposal Group Classification [Domain]
Disposal Group Classification [Domain]
Billings transferred to accounts receivable
Contract with Customer, Asset, Reclassified to Receivable
Pay vs Performance Disclosure, Table
Pay vs Performance [Table Text Block]
Other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive income
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Confirmed obligations outstanding – January 1
Confirmed obligations outstanding – September 30
Supplier Finance Program, Obligation
Forgone Recovery due to Violation of Home Country Law, Amount
Forgone Recovery due to Violation of Home Country Law, Amount
Risk-free interest rate
Risk-free interest rate
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Tax Identification Number
Tax credits
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credit, Percent
Asset Acquisition [Axis]
Asset Acquisition [Axis]
Hedging instruments
Derivative [Member]
Beginning (in dollars per share)
Ending (in dollars per share)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Other comprehensive income (loss), net
Other comprehensive income (loss), net, including portion attributable to nonredeemable controlling interest
Other comprehensive income (loss), net, including portion attributable to nonredeemable controlling interest
Common Stock, shares issued (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Sell AUD buy Euro
Sell AUD buy Euro [Member]
Sell AUD buy Euro
Long-Term Debt, Maturity, Year Four
Long-Term Debt, Maturity, Year Four
Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Table Text Block]
Simply Clean Air and Water, Inc
Simply Clean Air and Water, Inc [Member]
Simply Clean Air and Water, Inc
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Entity Public Float
Entity Public Float
Confirmed invoices paid
Supplier Finance Program, Obligation, Settlement
Changes in the carrying value of goodwill by operating segment
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Interest expense
Interest expense
Interest expense
Interest Expense, Nonoperating
Trading Arrangement:
Trading Arrangement [Axis]
Total Shareholder Return Amount
Total Shareholder Return Amount
Net actuarial losses
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Gain (Loss), before Tax
Restructuring and asset impairment charges
Restructuring Costs and Asset Impairment Charges
NETHERLANDS
NETHERLANDS
Corporate
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item, Corporate Nonsegment [Member]
Security Exchange Name
Security Exchange Name
Financial information for each reportable segment
Reconciliation of Revenue from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]
Foreign
Income Tax Paid, Foreign, after Refund Received
Other, effect of cross-border tax laws
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Cross-Border, Other, Percent
Deferred taxes classification
Schedule of Deferred Taxes Classification [Table Text Block]
Schedule of deferred taxes classification [Table Text Block]
Nontaxable or nondeductible items
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Amount
Capitalized computer software, net
Capitalized Computer Software, Net
Debt instrument aggregate principal amount
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Category [Domain]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Category [Domain]
Discount rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate
Accrued post-retirement benefit obligations
Liability, Defined Benefit Plan, Noncurrent
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Extinguishment of Debt, Amount
Extinguishment of Debt, Amount
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted [Flag]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalent
Common Stock
Common Stock [Member]
Vested
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
MALTA
MALTA
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
Cash, Cash Equivalent, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalent, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect and Discontinued Operation
Change recognized in other comprehensive income
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, before Tax, after Reclassification Adjustment, Attributable to Parent
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Amortization of prior service credit
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, Prior Service Cost (Credit), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, after Tax
Prepaid and other current assets
Other Current Assets [Member]
Business Combination [Abstract]
Business Combination [Abstract]
Thereafter
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, after Year Five
Operating Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List]
Operating Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
International defined benefit pension plans
International
Foreign Plan [Member]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Performance-Based Units Award Activity
Schedule of Nonvested Performance-Based Units Activity [Table Text Block]
Total, carrying amount
Intangible Assets, Gross (Excluding Goodwill)
Goodwill, expected tax deductible amount
Business Combination, Goodwill, Expected Tax Deductible, Amount
Number of employees
Business Combination, Number Of Employees
Business Combination, Number Of Employees
Other non-current assets
Other Noncurrent Assets [Member]
Income (expense) from equity method investments
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
Foreign currency and other
Restructuring Reserve, Translation and Other Adjustment
Leases [Abstract]
Leases [Abstract]
Gross Increases - Prior year tax positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Shares issued for the Evoqua acquisition
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interest, Share Issued, Number of Shares
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Maximum Leverage Ratio, Four Consecutive Quarters After Material Acquisition
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Maximum Leverage Ratio, Four Consecutive Quarters After Material Acquisition
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Maximum Leverage Ratio, Four Consecutive Quarters After Material Acquisition
Cash classified within assets held for sale
Cash Classified Within Assets Held-for-Sale
Cash Classified Within Assets Held-for-Sale
Changes in accounts payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Trading Arrangements, by Individual
Trading Arrangements, by Individual [Table]
Basic (in dollars per share)
Basic earnings per share (in usd per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Fair value of plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan with Accumulated Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets, Plan Assets
Changes in unrecognized tax benefits
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Contingency, Percent
Total deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross
Tax benefit from the exercise of stock options
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Exercise of Option, Tax Benefit
Discount rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate
Other comprehensive income (loss), net
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Less: short-term borrowings and current maturities of long-term debt
Short-Term Debt
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Remaining performance obligation
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period [Axis]
2028
Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Three
Award Timing MNPI Disclosure
Award Timing MNPI Disclosure [Text Block]
Research and Development
Research and Development Expense, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cash and other
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Cash paid for equity investments
Payments to acquire equity method investments
Payments to Acquire Equity Method Investments
Share-based compensation
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expense
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Finance Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
Finance Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
Tax Period [Domain]
Tax Period [Domain]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Current assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Forfeited (in shares)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period
Total liabilities, redeemable non-controlling interest, and stockholders’ equity
Liabilities and Equity
Foreign Currency Translation
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]
2015 Stock Repurchase Program
Two Thousand fifteen Stock Repurchase Program [Member]
Two Thousand fifteen Stock Repurchase Program [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Postretirement Benefit Plans
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Investment in foreign subsidiaries
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Investment in Noncontrolled Affiliates
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Sensus Worldwide Limited [Member]
Sensus Worldwide Limited [Member]
Sensus Worldwide Limited [Member]
Gain on remeasurement of previously held equity interest
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Gain on Remeasurement Of Previously Held Equity Interest, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Gain on Remeasurement Of Previously Held Equity Interest, Percent
Other
Deferred Tax Assets, Other
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Other
Contract With Customer, Asset, Other
Contract With Customer, Asset, Other
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Maturity
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Maturity [Table Text Block]
Settlement of Employee Tax Withholding Obligations
Settlement of Employee Tax Withholding Obligations [Member]
Settlement of Employee Tax Withholding Obligations [Member]
Treasury Stock
Treasury Stock, Common [Member]
Pay vs Performance Disclosure [Line Items]
Audit Information [Abstract]
Audit Information [Abstract]
Government bonds
US Government Agencies Debt Securities [Member]
Total
Operating Lease, Liability
Purchase Obligation, Supplier Finance Program, Termination Notice Required
Purchase Obligation, Supplier Finance Program, Termination Notice Required
Purchase Obligation, Supplier Finance Program, Termination Notice Required
Line of Credit Facility, Lender [Domain]
Line of Credit Facility, Lender [Domain]
Reconciliation of Deferred Tax Asset Valuation Allowance
Summary of Valuation Allowance [Table Text Block]
Acquisitions and Divestitures
Business Combination [Text Block]
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Amortization
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Amortization
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period [Domain]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Company Selected Measure Amount
Company Selected Measure Amount
Employer contributions
Employer Contribution to defined benefit Plan
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Contributions by Employer
2028
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Three
Cash
Cash
Comprehensive income attributable to Xylem
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Analytics
Analytics [Member]
Analytics
EMX Holdings, Inc.
EMX Holdings, Inc. [Member]
EMX Holdings, Inc.
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Name [Domain]
Disposal Group Name [Domain]
Name
Measure Name
Unrealized gain (loss)
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in OCI
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Derivatives, Net, before Tax
Secured Debt
Secured Debt [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Deferred income tax liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, Net
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-Term Rate of Return on Plan Assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-Term Rate of Return on Plan Assets
Corporate and other loss
Corporate and other (loss)
Corporate and other (loss)
Changes in accrued and deferred taxes
Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Taxes Payable
Reallocation
Revision of Prior Period, Adjustment [Member]
Long-Term Debt
Long-Term Debt
Income Tax Contingency [Table]
Income Tax Contingency [Table]
Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Number of years eligible employees can receive transition credits
Defined Contribution Plan, Number of Years of Plan Eligible to Receive Transition Credits
Defined Contribution Plan, Number of Years of Plan Eligible to Receive Transition Credits
Total assets
Assets
Assets
2026
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year One
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Vested
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
Income Taxes
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Operating Activities
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Including Discontinued Operation [Abstract]
Federal R&D tax credit
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credit, Research, Percent
Other segment item
Segment Reporting, Other Segment Item, Amount
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss), before Reclassification and Tax
Acquired finite-lived intangible asset, useful life
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life
Other Divestitures
Other Divestitures [Member]
Other Divestitures
Inventories
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]
2029
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year Four
Backlog
Order or Production Backlog [Member]
2026
Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year One
Fixed asset impairment
Impairment, Long-Lived Asset, Held-for-Use
Cash dividends paid per share (in usd per share)
Dividends declared per share (in usd per share)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Operating Lease Liability
Level 2
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Document Financial Statement Error Correction [Flag]
Document Financial Statement Error Correction [Flag]
State & local income tax, net of federal benefit (NOFB)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Amount
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Not Adopted
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Not Adopted [Text Block]
Business Combination [Domain]
Business Combination [Domain]
Evoqua Acquisition
Evoqua Acquisition [Member]
Evoqua Acquisition
Asset Pledged as Collateral
Asset Pledged as Collateral [Member]
Change in plan assets:
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Source of pre-tax income and components of income tax expense
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
PEO
PEO [Member]
Cash received from investments
Proceeds from Sale, Maturity and Collection of Investments
Intangibles
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Intangible Assets
Income before taxes
Income before income taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest
Tax effect of internal reorganization
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Internal Reorganization, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Internal Reorganization, Amount
United States
UNITED STATES
Corporate
Corporate and other
Corporate Segment and Other Operating Segment [Member]
Changes in assets and liabilities (net of acquisitions):
Adjustment to Reconcile Net Income to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Changes in product warranty accrual
Schedule of Product Warranty Liability [Table Text Block]
Changes in valuation allowances
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Amount
Property, plant and equipment
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment
Volatility
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate
Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
Income Tax Jurisdiction [Axis]
Income Tax Jurisdiction [Axis]
Notional interest carryforward
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Interest Carryforward, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Interest Carryforward, Percent
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
Cash, Cash Equivalent, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalent, Continuing Operation
Income Statement [Abstract]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of fair value measurements with pension plans using significant unobservable inputs (level 3)
Schedule of Effect of Significant Unobservable Inputs, Changes in Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Interest Expense
Interest Expense [Member]
Cash received from interest rate swaps
Proceeds from Interest Received, Investing Activities
Proceeds from Interest Received, Investing Activities
Warranty accrual – January 1
Warranty accrual – December 31
Standard Product Warranty Accrual
Other intangible assets, net
Total, net intangibles
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Product and Service [Domain]
Product and Service [Domain]
Net income
Net income
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Restatement does not require Recovery
Restatement Does Not Require Recovery [Text Block]
Business Combination [Table]
Business Combination [Table]
Notional amount
Derivative, Notional Amount
Purchase Price Allocation
Business Combination, Recognized Asset Acquired and Liability Assumed [Table Text Block]
City Area Code
City Area Code
Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Award Timing, How MNPI Considered
Award Timing, How MNPI Considered [Text Block]
Contract with Customer, Asset and Liability
Contract with Customer, Contract Asset, Contract Liability, and Receivable [Table Text Block]
Total net deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net
Investing Activities
Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activity, Including Discontinued Operation [Abstract]
Property, plant and equipment
Long-Lived Assets
Pay vs Performance Disclosure
Pay vs Performance Disclosure [Table]
Disposed of by Sale
Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations [Member]
Summary of the changes in outstanding stock options
Schedule of Stock Options Roll Forward [Table Text Block]
Estimated environmental matters
Estimated Environmental Matters
Estimated environmental matters.
Estimated loss
Income Tax Examination, Estimate of Possible Loss
Amortization of net actuarial loss
Net actuarial losses, before tax
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gain (Loss)
Total lease cost
Lease, Cost
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Line Items]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Line Items]
Cost of Revenue
Cost of Sales [Member]
Equity securities, FV-NI
Equity Securities, FV-NI
Goodwill
Beginning Balance
Ending Balance
Goodwill
Lease, Cost
Lease, Cost [Table Text Block]
Domestic – federal
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Income tax impact on amortization of post-retirement benefit plan items
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, Prior Service Cost (Credit), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Tax
Unrecognized Tax Benefits [Roll Forward]
Unrecognized Tax Benefits [Roll Forward]
Auditor Name
Auditor Name
Amount of currency translation adjustment relating to divestiture of foreign subsidiaries reclassified into net income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss), before Reclassification and Tax, Held For Sale
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss), before Reclassification and Tax, Held For Sale
Payments to acquire business, gross, at closing
Payments To Acquire Business, Gross, At Closing
Payments To Acquire Business, Gross, At Closing
Amortization of net actuarial loss
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Gain (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, after Tax
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Receivables
Business Combination, Recognized Asset Acquired, Receivable, Current
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Accumulated impairment loss
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss
Other Performance Measure, Amount
Other Performance Measure, Amount
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract]
Industrial Water
Industrial Water [Member]
Industrial Water [Member]
Total restructuring and asset impairment charges
Asset Impairment and Restructuring Charges
Asset Impairment and Restructuring Charges
Postretirement Benefit Plans
Pension and Other Postretirement Plans, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Deferred Tax Asset [Domain]
Deferred Tax Asset [Domain]
Contract To Sell Australian Dollar And Purchase Euro
Contract To Sell Australian Dollar And Purchase Euro [Member]
Contract To Sell Australian Dollar And Purchase Euro
Accrued and other current liabilities
Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Amount
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Amount [Abstract]
Asset impairment
Asset impairment
Restructuring Reserve, Asset Impairment
Restructuring Reserve, Asset Impairment
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Benefits paid
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Benefits Paid
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Basic and diluted net earnings per share:
Earnings Per Share Reconciliation [Abstract]
Notional interest deduction
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Deduction, Amount
2011 Omnibus Incentive Plan
2011 Omnibus Incentive Plan [Member]
2011 Omnibus Incentive Plan [Member]
Capital in excess of par value
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Net Cash — Investing activities
Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activity, Including Discontinued Operation
Aggregate Change in Present Value of Accumulated Benefit for All Pension Plans Reported in Summary Compensation Table
Aggregate Change in Present Value of Accumulated Benefit for All Pension Plans Reported in Summary Compensation Table [Member]
Loss on sale of businesses
Loss from sale of businesses
Loss on sale of business
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Business
Interest
Interest Paid, Excluding Capitalized Interest, Operating Activity
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Basis of Presentation
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Lender Name [Axis]
Lender Name [Axis]
Water Solutions and Services
Water Solutions & Services Segment [Member]
Water Solutions & Services Segment
Right of use asset
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset
Effective income tax rate
Effective income tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Operating lease cost
Operating Lease, Cost
Gross Decreases - Prior year tax positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Plan Name [Domain]
Plan Name [Domain]
Target payout percentage
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Target Payout Percentage
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Target Payout Percentage
Weighted average period for recognition
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Exercised (in shares)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Valuation allowance
Valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Equity [Abstract]
Equity [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income Location [Domain]
Other Comprehensive Income Location [Domain]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Five Year Revolving Credit Facility 2023
Five Year Revolving Credit Facility 2023 [Member]
Five Year Revolving Credit Facility 2023
Purchase Obligation
Purchase Obligation
Derivative Financial Instruments
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Segment and Geographic Data
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Goodwill [Table]
Goodwill [Table]
Summary of amounts recorded within accumulated other comprehensive income
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]
Fair value of plan assets
Beginning Balance
Ending Balance
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount
Trademarks
Trademarks [Member]
Finance Lease [Abstract]
Finance Lease [Abstract]
Finance Lease
Domestic – federal
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)
Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Water Solutions and Services
Integrated Solutions and Services [Member]
Integrated Solutions and Services
Other
Other Capitalized Property Plant and Equipment [Member]
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
Other
Other Debt Obligations [Member]
Other non-current accrued liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Liability Assumed, Other Liability, Noncurrent
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Total Shareholder Return
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Total Shareholder Return [Text Block]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block]
Amortization expense related to finite-lived intangible assets
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Leases
Lessee, Leases [Policy Text Block]
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Non-current assets
Deferred Income Tax Assets, Net
Shares repurchased, value
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value
2017 Restructuring Plan
Two Thousand Seventeen Restructuring Plan [Member]
Two Thousand Seventeen Restructuring Plan [Member]
Capital expenditures
Payments to acquire productive assets
Capital expenditures
Payments to Acquire Productive Assets
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Warranties
Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward]
EPS Performance Share
EPS Performance Share [Member]
EPS Performance Share
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax [Abstract]
U.K. pension settlement expense
U.K. pension settlement expense
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit), Gain (Loss) Due to Settlement
Customer relationships and trademarks
Customer relationships and trademarks [Member]
Customer relationships and trademarks
Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table]
Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table]
Revolving Credit Facility
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Receivables and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts and Discounts
Accounts Receivable [Policy Text Block]
Statutory tax rate difference
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential, Amount
Total
Finance Lease, Liability
Arrangement Duration
Trading Arrangement Duration
2016 Restructuring Plan
Two Thousand Sixteen Restructuring Plan [Member]
Two Thousand Sixteen Restructuring Plan [Member]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Hedging instruments
Deferred Tax Assets, Derivative Instruments
Local Phone Number
Local Phone Number
Additional 402(v) Disclosure
Additional 402(v) Disclosure [Text Block]
Europe
Europe [Member]
Other, net
Payment for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activity
Long-Term Debt, Maturity, after Year Five
Long-Term Debt, Maturity, after Year Five
Share-Based Compensation Plans
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Text Block]
Other intangible assets, net
Business Combination, Recognized Asset Acquired, Identifiable Intangible Asset, Excluding Goodwill
Cash and cash equivalents
Business Combination, Recognized Asset Acquired, Cash and Cash Equivalent
Expected restructuring costs
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other Than Options, Adjustments In Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other Than Options, Adjustments In Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other Than Options, Adjustments In Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Underlying Security Market Price Change
Underlying Security Market Price Change, Percent
Supplier Finance Program
Supplier Finance Program [Table Text Block]
Amount of (gain) loss reclassified into net income
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) Reclassified to Earnings, Net
Net periodic benefit cost:
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit) [Abstract]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Forfeited (in shares)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Postretirement Benefit Plans
Retirement Benefits [Text Block]
Other
Other Revenues
Other Revenues
Business Combination [Line Items]
Business Combination [Line Items]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Stockholders’ equity:
Equity, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Short-term debt issued, net
Proceeds from Short-Term Debt
Interest rate
Interest on notes due
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Investment, Name [Axis]
Investment, Name [Axis]
Plan amendments, settlements and curtailments
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Plan Amendments, Settlements And Curtailments
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Plan Amendments, Settlements And Curtailments
Operating liability, noncurrent
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Voluntary Filers
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]
Royalty on revenue, maximum
Asset Acquisition, Royalty On Revenue, Maximum
Asset Acquisition, Royalty On Revenue, Maximum
Receivables
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Weighted-average discount rate
Lessee, Operating Lease, Discount Rate
Stock Price or TSR Estimation Method
Stock Price or TSR Estimation Method [Text Block]
Net periodic benefit cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit)
Other
Contract With Customer, Liability, Other
Contract With Customer, Liability, Other
Liabilities held for sale
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Liabilities
Foreign currency translation and other
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)
Vested and non-vested expected to vest as of December 31, 2025
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Number
Redemption price percentage
Redemption Price Percentage
Redemption price percentage.
Supplier Finance Program, Obligation, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
Supplier Finance Program, Obligation, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]
Change in assessment (a)
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Increase (Decrease) Adjustment
Revision of Prior Period [Domain]
Revision of Prior Period [Domain]
Operating segments
Number of Operating Segments
Operating Lease [Abstract]
Operating Lease [Abstract]
Operating Lease
Machinery and equipment
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Granted (in shares)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Interest cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Amount of currency translation adjustment relating to divestiture of foreign subsidiaries reclassified into net income
Tax on foreign currency translation adjustment
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Realized upon Sale or Liquidation, before Tax
Accumulated other comprehensive income:
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, before Tax [Abstract]
Service
Service [Member]
Other non-current accrued liabilities
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]
Restatement Determination Date:
Restatement Determination Date [Axis]
Supplier Finance Program [Table]
Supplier Finance Program [Table]
Issuance of replacement equity awards
Shares Issued, Value, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, after Forfeiture
Foreign
Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Number of reporting units
Number of Reporting Units
Restructuring accruals
Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]
Other, net
Proceeds from (Payment for) Other Financing Activity
Name
Trading Arrangement, Individual Name
Previously Reported
Previously Reported [Member]
Regional Selling Locations
Regional Selling Locations [Member]
Regional Selling Locations [Member]
Assets and Liabilities, Leases
Assets And Liabilities, Leases [Table Text Block]
Assets And Liabilities, Leases [Table Text Block]
Senior notes issued
Face amount
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Deferred Tax Asset, Valuation Allowance [Table]
Deferred Tax Asset, Valuation Allowance [Table]
Share Repurchase Program [Axis]
Share Repurchase Program [Axis]
Fair value of previously held equity interest
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interest
Net Periodic Benefit Cost Assumptions
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Name
Awards Close in Time to MNPI Disclosures, Individual Name
Income components:
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Outstanding Beginning Balance (in shares)
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Outstanding Ending Balance (in shares)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Payments for restructuring
Cash payments
Payments for Restructuring
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Not Yet Determined
Aggregate Erroneous Compensation Not Yet Determined [Text Block]
Income tax expense on changes in post-retirement benefit plans, including settlement
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, Income Tax Expense, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, before Tax
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, Income Tax Expense, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, before Tax
Inventories
Inventory, Net, Combining Work in Process and Raw Materials Alternative [Abstract]
ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag
ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag
Employer matching contribution
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Employees' Gross Pay
Other non-current accrued liabilities
Other Accrued Liabilities, Noncurrent
Stock incentive plan activity
APIC, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost Recognition
Treasury stock – at cost 16.3 shares and 16.2 shares in 2025 and 2024, respectively
Treasury Stock, Value
Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Maturity
Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Maturity [Table Text Block]
Fixed income
Fixed Income Funds [Member]
Aggregate intrinsic value, vested and expected to vest
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Foreign
Foreign Tax Jurisdiction [Member]
Auditor Firm ID
Auditor Firm ID
Segments [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Statement of Income Location, Balance [Axis]
Statement of Income Location, Balance [Axis]
Foreign
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign
Accrued warranty costs
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Current
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Exchange for Pension and Non-Pension Postretirement Benefit Plans, Before Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Exchange for Pension and Non-Pension Postretirement Benefit Plans, before tax
Public Utility, Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Public Utility, Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Projected benefit obligation
Benefit obligation at beginning of year
Benefit obligation at end of year
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Statement of Financial Position Location, Balance [Domain]
Statement of Financial Position Location, Balance [Domain]
Changes in inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Other tax credits
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credit, Other, Percent
Less accumulated depreciation
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition
Revenue [Policy Text Block]
Applied Water
Applied Water
Applied Water [Member]
Applied Water [Member]
Senior Notes
Senior Notes [Member]
All Executive Categories
All Executive Categories [Member]
Components of net deferred tax assets and liabilities
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Finished goods
Inventory, Finished Goods, Net of Reserves
Authorized 750.0 shares, issued 259.9 and 259.2 shares in 2025 and 2024, respectively
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, after Accumulated Amortization
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, after Accumulated Amortization
Net charges for product warranties in the period
Warranty expense
Product Warranty Expense
Prepaid and other current assets
Business Combination, Recognized Asset Acquired, Prepaid Expense and Other Asset, Current
Performance-based share grants, percent of target on date of grant
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Percent Of Target On Date Of Grant
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Percent Of Target On Date Of Grant
Commitment and Contingencies (Note 20)
Commitments and Contingencies
NAV Practical Expedient
Fair Value Measured at Net Asset Value Per Share [Member]
Business Combination [Axis]
Business Combination [Axis]
Comprehensive income
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Non-Controlling Interest
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Valuation Allowance [Line Items]
Valuation Allowance [Line Items]
Ownership percentage in equity method investment
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage
Other income (expense) - net
Other income (expense) - net
Other income (expense) - net, from non-operating activities
PEO Actually Paid Compensation Amount
PEO Actually Paid Compensation Amount
Actual allocation of plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Actual Allocation, Percentage
Tax incentives
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Incentive, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Incentive, Percent
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Realized upon Sale or Liquidation, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Realized upon Sale or Liquidation, Net of Tax
Remaining consideration to be paid
Business Combination, Remaining Consideration To Be Paid
Business Combination, Remaining Consideration To Be Paid
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Change in Contract with Customer, Asset [Abstract]
Change in Contract with Customer, Asset [Abstract]
Deferred income tax liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Liability Assumed, Deferred Tax Liability
Reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward [Table Text Block]
Changes in long term receivables
Increase (Decrease) In Long Term Receivables
Increase (Decrease) In Long Term Receivables
Foreign currency and other
Standard Product Warranty Accrual Other
Standard Product Warranty Accrual Other
Projected benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plan with Accumulated Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets, Projected Benefit Obligation
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), Reclassification, before Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), Reclassification, before Tax
Domestic defined benefit pension plans
Domestic Plan [Member]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
2022
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Year Five
Requisite service period
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Award Requisite Service Period
All Individuals
All Individuals [Member]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-Term Debt, Type [Domain]
Royalty on revenue, period after acquisition
Asset Acquisition, Royalty On Revenue, Period after Acquisition
Asset Acquisition, Royalty On Revenue, Period after Acquisition
Changes in receivables
Increase (Decrease) in Receivables
Name
Forgone Recovery, Individual Name
Year-over-Year Change in Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Prior Years That are Outstanding and Unvested
Year-over-Year Change in Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Prior Years That are Outstanding and Unvested [Member]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Disposal Group Classification [Axis]
Disposal Group Classification [Axis]
Foreign currency and other
Goodwill, Foreign Currency Translation, Gain (Loss)
Erroneous Compensation Analysis
Erroneous Compensation Analysis [Text Block]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Net changes in other assets and liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated [Flag]
Deferred tax benefit, internal reorganization
Deferred Tax Benefit, Internal Reorganization
Deferred Tax Benefit, Internal Reorganization
Leases
Lessor, Operating Leases [Text Block]
Asia Pacific
Asia Pacific [Member]
Erroneously Awarded Compensation Recovery
Erroneously Awarded Compensation Recovery [Table]
Title of 12(b) Security
Title of 12(b) Security
Long-Lived Asset Impairment
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Including Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Other Noncurrent Assets, Before Depreciation
Other Noncurrent Assets, Before Depreciation
Other Noncurrent Assets, Before Depreciation
Earnings per share:
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
2030
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Five
Restructuring Plan [Axis]
Restructuring Plan [Axis]
Global stock funds/securities
Global Stock Funds and Securities [Member]
Global stock funds and securities [Member]
Ownership percentage, parent
Subsidiary, Ownership Percentage, Parent
Lease liabilities
Operating And Finance Lease, Liability, Current
Operating And Finance Lease, Liability, Current
U.S. foreign derived intangible income tax benefit
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, FDII, Percent
Incremental shares from stock options and restricted stock
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block]
Tax credits
Tax Credit Carryforward, Amount
Reclassification to held for sale
Goodwill, Written off Related to Sale of Business Unit
ROIC Performance Share Unit Grants
Return on Invested Capital Performance-Based Shares [Member]
Return on Invested Capital Performance-Based Shares [Member]
Purchases, sales, settlements
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets Level 3 Reconciliation, Increase (Decrease) for Purchase, Sale, and Settlement
Weighted-average fair value / share
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Fair Value Assumptions Weighted Average Fair Value
Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award fair value assumptions weighted average fair value.
Components of restructuring and asset impairment charges
Schedule of Components of Restructuring and Asset Impairment Charges [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Components of Restructuring and Asset Impairment Charges [Table Text Block]
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transaction
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transaction [Table Text Block]
Smart Metering & Other
Smart Metering & Other [Member]
Smart Metering & Other
Net gain (loss)
Net loss
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, before Tax
Plus incremental shares from assumed conversions:
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted, Adjustment [Abstract]
Other
Other countries [Member]
Other countries [Member]
Shares repurchased
Repurchase of common stock
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Thereafter
Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid, after Year Five
Exercised (in dollars per share)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangements by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Contractual term
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award,, Contractual Term
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award,, Contractual Term
Award Timing Disclosures [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Other
Other Geographical Regions [Member]
Other Geographical Regions [Member]
Inventories
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
Service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost
Capital Stock
Redeemable Non-controlling Interests
Equity [Text Block]
Domestic – state and local
Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Net income attributable to Xylem
Net income
Net income (in usd)
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Construction work in progress
Construction in Progress [Member]
Restructuring and Asset Impairment Charges
Restructuring, Impairment, and Other Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Other accrued liabilities
Other Accrued Liabilities, Current
Schedule of effective income tax rate reconciliation
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Accrued and Other Current Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Requisite service periods
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Other adjustments
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Percent
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Repurchase of common stock
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Adoption Date
Trading Arrangement Adoption Date
Customer Relationships
Customer Relationships [Member]
Operating income
Segment operating income
Operating income
Operating Income (Loss)
Line of Credit
Line of Credit [Member]
Reduction Of Headcount
Reduction Of Headcount [Member]
Reduction Of Headcount
Net change in derivative hedge agreements:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification, before Tax [Abstract]
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Summary of the funded status of postretirement plans
Schedule of Net Funded Status [Table Text Block]
Cross Currency Swaps
Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Year-end Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Covered Year that are Outstanding and Unvested
Year-end Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Covered Year that are Outstanding and Unvested [Member]
Euro Commercial Paper Program [Member]
Euro Commercial Paper Program [Member]
Euro Commercial Paper Program [Member]
Customer-related liabilities
Customer Related Liabilities Current
Customer related liabilities current.
Derivative Instruments
Accumulated Gain (Loss), Net, Cash Flow Hedge, Parent [Member]
Impairment charge on intangible assets
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Finite-Lived
Transfers related to assets held for sale
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Transfers related to assets held for sale
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Transfers related to assets held for sale
Other, effect of cross-border tax laws
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Cross-Border, Other, Amount
Aggregate Grant Date Fair Value of Equity Award Amounts Reported in Summary Compensation Table
Aggregate Grant Date Fair Value of Equity Award Amounts Reported in Summary Compensation Table [Member]
Other
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other
Retirement Plan Type [Axis]
Retirement Plan Type [Axis]
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Other non-operating income, net
Total other non-operating income, net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Actual return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Increase (Decrease) for Actual Return (Loss)
Deferred income taxes
Total Deferred
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Lapse of Statute of Limitations
Lapse of Statute of Limitations
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reduction Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations
Financing Activities
Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activity, Including Discontinued Operation [Abstract]
Nontaxable or nondeductible items
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Percent
Increase in cash classified within assets held for sale
Increase In Cash Classified Within Assets Held-for-Sale
Increase In Cash Classified Within Assets Held-for-Sale
Other foreign jurisdictions
Foreign Tax Jurisdiction, Other [Member]
Total
Business Combination, Recognized Asset Acquired to Liability Assumed, Excess (Less), and Goodwill
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Beginning balance
Ending balance
Contract with Customer, Liability
Finance Lease, Liability, Noncurrent
Finance Lease, Liability, Noncurrent
Other comprehensive income
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance, Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance, Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
All Adjustments to Compensation
All Adjustments to Compensation [Member]
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Other Comprehensive Income Location [Axis]
Other Comprehensive Income Location [Axis]
Share based compensation expense included within AOCL
Restructuring Reserve, Share Based Compensation
Restructuring Reserve, Share Based Compensation
Shares initially available for awards
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized
Other Benefits
Other postretirement benefit plans
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Allocation of plan assets
Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
TSR Performance Share Unit Grants
Total Shareholder Return Performance-Based Shares [Member]
Total Shareholder Return Performance-Based Shares [Member]
Termination Date
Trading Arrangement Termination Date
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Adopted
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Adopted [Flag]
Raw materials
Inventory, Raw Materials, Net of Reserves
Changes in Common Stock Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Changes in Common Stock Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Changes in Common Stock Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Weighted-average assumptions
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option, Activity [Table Text Block]
Basic (in shares)
Weighted average common shares outstanding — Basic
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Unrecognized tax benefits — January 1
Unrecognized tax benefits — December 31
Unrecognized tax benefits
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate
Basic and diluted net earnings per share
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Change in Contract with Customer, Liability [Abstract]
Change in Contract with Customer, Liability [Abstract]
Options exercisable (in shares)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number
Foreign currency and other
Supplier Finance Program, Obligation, Period Increase (Decrease)
Land, buildings and improvements
Land, Buildings and Improvements [Member]
Pac Machine
Pac Machine [Member]
Pac Machine
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Revenue Performance Shares
Revenue Performance Shares [Member]
Revenue Performance Shares
Cost of revenue
Cost of Revenue
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Category [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Category [Axis]
Gross receivables
Accounts Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss
Income Tax Authority, Name [Axis]
Income Tax Authority, Name [Axis]
Current year operations
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Currrent Year Accrual
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Currrent Year Accrual
Dividends declared
Dividends, Cash
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Forgone Recovery due to Expense of Enforcement, Amount
Forgone Recovery due to Expense of Enforcement, Amount
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Common Stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Term of EPS performance target
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award, Revenue Performance Share Unit Grant, Term Of EPS Performance Target
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award, Revenue Performance Share Unit Grant, Term Of EPS Performance Target
Employee benefits
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Employee Benefits
Years 2022-2026
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, after Year Five for Next Five Years
Granted (in shares)
Shares awarded
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Valuation Allowance of Deferred Tax Assets
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset [Member]
Accrued and other current liabilities
Liability, Defined Benefit Plan, Current
Operating cash flows from finance leases
Finance Lease, Interest Payment on Liability
Term of revenue performance target
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award, Revenue Performance Share Unit Grant, Term Of Revenue Performance Target
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award, Revenue Performance Share Unit Grant, Term Of Revenue Performance Target
Term of adjusted EBITDA performance target
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award, Revenue Performance Share Unit Grant, Term Of Adjusted EBITDA Performance Target
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award, Revenue Performance Share Unit Grant, Term Of Adjusted EBITDA Performance Target
US Dollar Commercial Paper Program [Member]
US Dollar Commercial Paper Program [Member]
US Dollar Commercial Paper Program [Member]
Insider Trading Arrangements [Line Items]
Forfeited (in dollars per share)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangements by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Liabilities
Foreign Currency Contracts, Liability, Fair Value Disclosure
Equity securities
Equity Securities [Member]
Interest income
Investment Income, Interest and Dividend
Accrued and other current liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed, Accrued expenses and other liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed, Accrued expenses and other liabilities
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Antidilutive Securities Name [Domain]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Axis]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Axis]
Credit Facilities and Long-Term Debt :
Long-Term Debt, by Current and Noncurrent [Abstract]
2030
Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Five
Pension Adjustments Prior Service Cost
Pension Adjustments Prior Service Cost [Member]
Gross Increases - Current year tax positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions
Schedule of Earnings Per Share Basic and Diluted [Table]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share Basic and Diluted [Table]
Schedule of earnings per share basic and diluted.
Material Terms of Trading Arrangement
Material Terms of Trading Arrangement [Text Block]
Estimated pension plan contributions during next fiscal year
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Employer Contributions, Next Fiscal Year
Issuance of common stock
Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues
Long term debt
Business Combination, Recognized Liability Assumed, Long-Term Debt, Noncurrent
Summary of Intangible Assets Acquired
Business Combination, Intangible Asset, Acquired, Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived [Table Text Block]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Acquisition
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Acquisition
Summary of restricted stock activity
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Restricted Stock Unit, Activity [Table Text Block]
Acquisition activity
Adjustments To Additional Paid In Capital, Acquisition
Adjustments To Additional Paid In Capital, Acquisition
Restructuring Charges, Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration]
Restructuring Charges, Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration]
Tax Credit Carryforward, Name [Domain]
Tax Credit Carryforward, Name [Domain]
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Non-NEOs
Non-NEOs [Member]
Corporate bonds
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Net amount recognized
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts for Asset (Liability) Recognized in Statement of Financial Position
Equipment Financing
Equipment Financing [Member]
Equipment Financing