Xylem (XYL) 10-K 27 Feb 14 2013 FY Annual report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Billions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'Xylem Inc.	'	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0001524472	'	'
Document Type	'10-K	'	'
Document Period End Date	31-Dec-13	'	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2013	'	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'FY	'	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'	'
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	'Yes	'	'
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No	'	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'	'
Entity Filer Category	'Large Accelerated Filer	'	'
Entity Public Float	'	'	$5
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	184,681,473	'

Consolidated_and_Combined_Inco

Consolidated and Combined Income Statements (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data in Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income Statement [Abstract]	'	'	'
Revenue	$3,837	$3,791	$3,803
Cost of revenue	2,338	2,289	2,342
Gross profit	1,499	1,502	1,461
Selling, general and administrative expenses	986	914	877
Research and development expenses	104	106	100
Separation costs	4	22	87
Restructuring and asset impairment charges	42	17	2
Operating income	363	443	395
Interest expense	55	55	17
Other non-operating (expense) income, net	-10	0	5
Income before taxes	298	388	383
Income tax expense	70	91	104
Net income	$228	$297	$279
Earnings per share:	'	'	'
Basic (in dollars per share)	$1.23	$1.60	$1.51
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$1.22	$1.59	$1.50
Weighted average number of shares – Basic	185,216	185,784	185,059
Weighted average number of shares – Diluted	186,038	186,230	185,324

Consolidated_and_Combined_Stat

Consolidated and Combined Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Statement of Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'		'		'
Net income	$228		$297		$279
Other comprehensive income, before tax:	'		'		'
Foreign currency translation adjustment	15		48		-61
Net change in cash flow hedges:	'		'		'
Unrealized gains	1	[1]	4	[1]	0	[1]
Amount of gain reclassified into net income	0		-3		0
Net change in postretirement benefit plans:	'		'		'
Net loss	34		-84		-74
Prior service cost	4		-1		0
Amortization of prior service cost	1		1		1
Amortization of net actuarial loss	17		11		2
Settlement	0		2		0
Foreign Exchange	2		-8		0
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax	74		-30		-132
Income tax expense (benefits) related to other comprehensive loss	22		-23		-14
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	52		-7		-118
Comprehensive income	$280		$290		$161
[1]	Effective portion

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$533	$504
Receivables, less allowances for discounts and doubtful accounts of $31 and $34 in 2013 and 2012, respectively	817	776
Inventories, net	475	443
Prepaid and other current assets	143	110
Deferred income tax assets	41	41
Total current assets	2,009	1,874
Property, plant and equipment, net	488	487
Goodwill	1,718	1,647
Other intangible assets, net	488	484
Other non-current assets	193	187
Total assets	4,896	4,679
Current liabilities:	'	'
Accounts payable	332	332
Accrued and other current liabilities	479	443
Short-term borrowings and current maturities of long-term debt	42	6
Total current liabilities	853	781
Long-term debt	1,199	1,199
Accrued postretirement benefits	348	400
Deferred income tax liabilities	191	173
Other non-current accrued liabilities	64	52
Total liabilities	2,655	2,605
Commitment and Contingencies (Note 19)	'	'
Common Stock — par value $0.01 per share:	'	'
Authorized 750.0 shares, issued 187.6 and 186.2 shares in 2013 and 2012, respectively	2	2
Capital in excess of par value	1,753	1,706
Retained earnings	405	264
Treasury stock – at cost 3.0 shares and 0.5 shares in 2013 and 2012, respectively	-86	-13
Accumulated other comprehensive income	167	115
Total stockholders’ equity	2,241	2,074
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$4,896	$4,679

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]	'	'
Allowances for discounts and doubtful accounts on receivables	$31	$34
Common Stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.01	$0.01
Common Stock, shares authorized	750,000,000	750,000,000
Common Stock, shares issued	187,600,000	186,200,000
Treasury Stock, shares	3,000,000	500,000

Consolidated_and_Combined_Stat1

Consolidated and Combined Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Operating Activities	'	'	'
Net income	$228	$297	$279
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:	'	'	'
Depreciation	99	94	93
Amortization	51	48	44
Deferred income taxes	-14	1	8
Share-based compensation	27	22	13
Non-cash separation costs	0	0	10
Restructuring and asset impairment charges, net	42	17	2
Other Noncash Income	15	2	5
Payments of restructuring	-35	-9	-7
Contributions to postretirement benefit plans	-43	-46	-16
Changes in assets and liabilities (net of acquisitions):	'	'	'
Changes in receivables	-47	2	-61
Changes in inventories	-39	5	-18
Changes in accounts payable	4	-4	-9
Changes in accrued liabilities	18	-28	53
Changes in accrued taxes	20	-17	56
Net changes in other assets and liabilities	-2	12	-3
Net Cash — Operating activities	324	396	449
Investing Activities	'	'	'
Capital expenditures	-126	-112	-126
Proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment	6	5	11
Acquisitions of businesses and assets, net of cash acquired	-81	-41	-309
Other, net	2	1	1
Net Cash — Investing activities	-199	-147	-423
Financing Activities	'	'	'
Net transfer to former parent	0	-9	-995
Issuance of short-term debt	39	13	5
Issuance of senior notes, net of discount	0	0	1,198
Principal payments of debt and capital lease obligations	-2	-14	-8
Purchase of Xylem common stock	-73	-13	0
Proceeds from exercise of employee stock options	22	24	1
Excess Tax Benefit (Tax Deficiency) from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities	1	0	0
Payments of debt issuance costs	0	0	-10
Dividends paid	-87	-75	-19
Net Cash — Financing activities	-100	-74	172
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	4	11	-11
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	29	186	187
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	504	318	'
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	533	504	318
Cash paid during the year for:	'	'	'
Interest	51	53	0
Income taxes (net of refunds received)	$65	$104	$64

Consolidated_and_Combined_Stat2

Consolidated and Combined Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity (USD $)	Total	Common Stock	Additional Paid-In Capital	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Treasury Stock	Parent Company Investment
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Balance at Dec. 31, 2010	$2,723	$0	$0	$4	$37	$0	$2,682
Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income	220	'	'	'	'	'	220
Other comprehensive loss, net	-118	'	'	'	-118	'	'
Assumption of accumulated unrealized gains (losses) on postretirement benefit plans, net of tax of $32	-73	'	'	'	-73	'	'
Contributed currency translation adjustment	276	'	'	'	276	'	'
Change in parent company investment	-1,240	'	'	'	'	'	-1,240
Conversion of net investment	0	2	1,660	'	'	'	-1,662
Cash dividends paid ($0.1012 per share)	-19	'	'	-19	'	'	'
Stock incentive plans and related tax benefits	3	'	3	'	'	'	'
Balance at Oct. 30, 2011	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Balance at Oct. 31, 2011	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income	59	'	'	59	'	'	'
Balance at Dec. 31, 2011	1,831	2	1,663	44	122	0	0
Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income	297	'	'	297	'	'	'
Other comprehensive loss, net	-7	'	'	'	-7	'	'
Cash dividends paid ($0.1012 per share)	-77	'	'	-77	'	'	'
Stock incentive plans and related tax benefits	43	'	43	'	'	'	'
Repurchase of common stock	-13	'	'	'	'	-13	'
Balance at Dec. 31, 2012	2,074	2	1,706	264	115	-13	0
Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income	228	'	'	228	'	'	'
Other comprehensive loss, net	52	'	'	'	52	'	'
Cash dividends paid ($0.1012 per share)	-87	'	'	-87	'	'	'
Stock incentive plans and related tax benefits	47	'	47	'	'	'	'
Repurchase of common stock	-73	'	'	'	'	-73	'
Balance at Dec. 31, 2013	$2,241	$2	$1,753	$405	$167	($86)	$0

Consolidated_and_Combined_Stat3

Consolidated and Combined Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity (Parenthetical) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Cash dividends paid per share	$465,600	$0.40	$0.10

Summary_of_Significant_Account

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	'
	Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
	Xylem Inc. (“Xylem” or the “Company”) is a leading equipment and service provider for water and wastewater applications with a broad portfolio of products and services addressing the full cycle of water, from collection, distribution and use to the return of water to the environment. Xylem operates in two segments, Water Infrastructure and Applied Water. The Water Infrastructure segment focuses on the transportation, treatment and testing of water, offering a range of products including water and wastewater pumps, treatment and testing equipment, and controls and systems. The Applied Water segment encompasses all the uses of water and focuses on the residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural markets. The Applied Water segment’s major products include pumps, valves, heat exchangers, controls and dispensing equipment. Xylem Inc. was incorporated in Indiana on May 4, 2011.
	On October 31, 2011 (the "Distribution Date"), ITT Corporation (“ITT”) completed the Spin-off (the “Spin-off”) of Xylem, formerly ITT’s water equipment and services businesses. The Spin-off was completed pursuant to the Distribution Agreement, dated as of October 25, 2011 (the “Distribution Agreement”), among ITT, Exelis Inc. (“Exelis”) and Xylem.
	Hereinafter, except as otherwise indicated or unless the context otherwise requires, “Xylem,” “we,” “us,” “our” and “the Company” refer to Xylem Inc. and its subsidiaries. References in the notes to the consolidated and combined financial statements to “ITT” or “parent” refers to ITT Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries (other than Xylem Inc.).
	Basis of Presentation
	The consolidated and combined financial statements reflect our financial position and results of operations in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). All intracompany transactions between our businesses have been eliminated. On and prior to the Distribution Date, our financial position and results of operations consisted of the water equipment and services businesses of ITT Corporation (“WaterCo”) and have been derived from ITT’s historical accounting records and are presented on a carve-out basis through our Distribution Date, while our financial results for Xylem post Spin-off are prepared on a stand-alone basis. As such, our Consolidated Statements of Income, Comprehensive Income and Cash Flows for the periods ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 consist of the consolidated results of Xylem on a stand-alone basis. The Consolidated and Combined Statements of Income, Comprehensive Income and Cash Flows for the twelve months ended December 31, 2011 consist of the consolidated results of Xylem on a stand-alone basis for two months of November and December and the combined results of operations of WaterCo for ten months on a carve-out basis.
	For periods prior to the Spin-off, our consolidated and combined financial statements include expense allocations for (i) certain corporate functions historically provided by ITT, including, but not limited to, finance, legal, information technology, human resources, communications, ethics and compliance, and shared services, (ii) employee benefits and incentives, and (iii) share-based compensation. These expenses have been allocated to us on the basis of direct usage when identifiable, with the remainder allocated on the basis of revenue, headcount or other measures.
	We consider the basis on which the expenses have been allocated to be a reasonable reflection of the utilization of services provided to or the benefit received by us during the periods presented. The allocations may not, however, reflect the expense we would have incurred as an independent, publicly traded company for the periods presented prior to the Distribution Date. Actual costs that may have been incurred if we had been a stand-alone company would depend on a number of factors, including the chosen organizational structure, what functions were outsourced or performed by employees and strategic decisions made in areas such as information technology and infrastructure. Subsequent to the Spin-off, we have performed these functions using our own resources or purchased services, certain of which have been provided by ITT or Exelis under the Transition Services Agreement ("TSA"). As of December 31, 2013, we have completed substantially all services under the TSA.
	Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.
	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Estimates are revised as additional information becomes available. Estimates and assumptions are used for, but not limited to, postretirement obligations and assets, revenue recognition, income tax contingency accruals and valuation allowances, goodwill and indefinite lived intangible impairment testing and contingent liabilities. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
	Consolidation Principles
	We consolidate companies in which we have a controlling financial interest or when Xylem is considered the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity. We account for investments in companies over which we have the ability to exercise significant influence but do not hold a controlling financial interest under the equity method, and we record our proportionate share of income or losses in the Consolidated and Combined Income Statements. Equity method investments are reviewed for impairment when events or circumstances indicate the investment may be other than temporarily impaired. This requires significant judgment, including an assessment of the investee’s financial condition, the possibility of subsequent rounds of financing, and the investee’s historical and projected results of operations. If the actual results of operations for the investee are significantly different from projections, we may incur future charges for the impairment of these investments.
	Foreign Currency Translation
	The national currencies of our foreign companies are generally the functional currencies. Balance sheet accounts are translated at the exchange rate in effect at the end of each period; income statement accounts are translated at the average rates of exchange prevailing during the period. Gains and losses on foreign currency translations are reflected in the cumulative translation adjustments component of stockholders’ equity. Net gains or losses from foreign currency transactions are reported currently in selling, general and administrative expenses.
	Revenue Recognition
	Revenue is recognized when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, the price is fixed or determinable, collectability is reasonably assured and delivery has occurred or services have been rendered. For product sales, other than long-term construction-type contracts, we recognize revenue at the time title and risks and rewards of ownership pass, which is generally when products are shipped. Certain contracts with customers require delivery, installation, testing, certification or other acceptance provisions to be satisfied before revenue is recognized. We recognize revenue on product sales to channel partners, including resellers, distributors or value-added solution providers at the time of sale when the channel partners have economic substance apart from Xylem and Xylem has completed its obligations related to the sale. Revenue from the rental of equipment is recognized over the rental period. Service revenue is recognized as services are performed.
	For agreements that contain multiple deliverables, we recognize revenue based on the relative selling price if the deliverable has stand-alone value to the customer and, in arrangements that include a general right of return relative to the delivered element, performance of the undelivered element is considered probable and substantially in the Company’s control. The selling price for a deliverable is based on vendor-specific objective evidence of selling price (“VSOE”), if available, third-party evidence of selling price (“TPE”), if VSOE is not available, or best estimated selling price, if neither VSOE nor TPE is available.
	The deliverables in our arrangements with multiple elements include various products and may include related services, such as installation and start-up services. We allocate arrangement consideration based on the relative selling prices of the separate units of accounting determined in accordance with the hierarchy described above. For deliverables that are sold separately, we establish VSOE based on the price when the deliverable is sold separately. We establish TPE, generally for services, based on prices similarly situated customers pay for similar services from third-party vendors. For those deliverables for which we are unable to establish VSOE or TPE, we estimate the selling price considering various factors including market and pricing trends, geography, product customization, and profit objectives. Revenue for multiple element arrangements is recognized when the appropriate revenue recognition criteria for the individual deliverable have been satisfied.
	Certain businesses enter into long-term construction-type sales contracts for which revenue is recognized under the percentage-of-completion method based upon percentage of costs incurred to total estimated costs.
	Shipping and Handling Costs
	Shipping and handling costs are recorded as a component of cost of revenue.
	Share-Based Compensation
	Share-based awards issued to employees and members of the Board of Directors include non-qualified stock options, restricted stock awards and performance-based awards. Compensation costs resulting from share-based payment transactions are recognized primarily within selling, general and administrative expenses, at fair value over the requisite service period (typically three years) on a straight-line basis. The calculated compensation cost is adjusted based on an estimate of awards ultimately expected to vest. For performance-based awards, the calculated compensation cost is adjusted based on an estimate of awards ultimately expected to vest and our assessment of the probable outcome of the performance condition.The fair value of a non-qualified stock option is determined on the date of grant using a binomial lattice pricing model incorporating multiple and variable assumptions over time, including assumptions such as employee exercise patterns, stock price volatility and changes in dividends. The fair value of restricted stock awards is determined using the closing price of our common stock on date of grant. The fair value of performance-based share awards at 100% target is determined using the closing price of our common stock on date of grant.
	Research and Development
	We conduct research and development activities, which consist primarily of the development of new products, product applications, and manufacturing processes. These costs are charged to expense as incurred.
	Exit and Disposal Costs
	We periodically initiate management-approved restructuring activities to achieve cost savings through reduced operational redundancies and to position ourselves strategically in the market in response to prevailing economic conditions and associated customer demand. Costs associated with restructuring actions can include severance, infrastructure charges to vacate facilities or consolidate operations, contract termination costs and other related charges. For involuntary separation plans, a liability is recognized when it is probable and reasonably estimable. For voluntary separation plans, a liability is recognized when the employee irrevocably accepts the voluntary termination. For one-time termination benefits, such as additional severance pay or benefit payouts, and other exit costs, such as lease termination costs, the liability is measured and recognized initially at fair value in the period in which the liability is incurred, with subsequent changes to the liability recognized as adjustments in the period of change.
	Deferred Financing Costs
	Deferred financing costs represent costs incurred in conjunction with our debt financing activities and are capitalized in other assets and amortized over the life of the related financing arrangements. If the debt is retired early, the related unamortized deferred financing costs are written off in the period the debt is retired and are recorded in the results of operations under the caption “interest expense.”
	Income Taxes
	Income taxes are calculated using the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the estimated future tax effects of temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax bases of assets and liabilities, as measured by the current enacted tax rates.
	We maintain valuation allowances when it is more likely than not that all or a portion of a deferred asset will not be realized. The valuation allowance is intended in part to provide for the uncertainty regarding the ultimate utilization of our U.S. capital loss carryforwards, U.S. foreign tax credit carryovers, and foreign net operating loss carryforwards. In determining whether a valuation allowance is warranted, we consider all positive and negative evidence and all sources of taxable income such as prior earnings history, expected future earnings, carryback and carryforward periods and tax strategies to estimate if sufficient future taxable income will be generated to realize the deferred tax asset. The assessment of the adequacy of our valuation allowance is based on our estimates of taxable income by jurisdiction in which we operate and the period over which our deferred tax assets will be recoverable. In the event that actual results differ from these estimates, or we adjust these estimates in future periods for current trends or expected changes in our estimating assumptions, we may need to modify the level of valuation allowance that could materially impact our business, financial condition and results of operations.
	Our effective tax rate reflects the impact of certain undistributed foreign earnings for which we have not provided U.S. taxes because we plan to reinvest such earnings indefinitely outside the United States. We plan foreign earnings remittance amounts based on projected cash flow needs, as well as the working capital and long-term investment requirements of our foreign subsidiaries and our domestic operations. Based on these assumptions, we estimate the amount we will distribute to the United States and provide the U.S. federal taxes due on these amounts. Material changes in our estimates of cash, working capital and long-term investment requirements in the various jurisdictions in which we do business could impact our effective tax rate.
	Tax benefits are recognized for an uncertain tax position when, in management’s judgment, it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination by a taxing authority. For a tax position that meets the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold, the tax benefit is measured as the largest amount that is judged to have a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement with a taxing authority. The liability associated with unrecognized tax benefits is adjusted periodically due to changing circumstances and when new information becomes available. Such adjustments are recognized in the period in which they are identified. The effective tax rate includes the net impact of changes in the liability for unrecognized tax benefits and subsequent adjustments as considered appropriate by management. While it is often difficult to predict the final outcome or the timing of resolution of any particular tax matter, we believe our liability for unrecognized tax benefits is adequate. We classify interest relating to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of other non-operating (expense) income, net and tax penalties as a component of income tax expense in our Consolidated and Combined Income Statements.
	Earnings Per Share
	We present two calculations of earnings per share (“EPS”). “Basic” EPS equals net income divided by weighted average shares outstanding during the period. “Diluted” EPS equals net income divided by the sum of weighted average common shares outstanding during the period plus potentially dilutive shares. Potentially dilutive common shares that are anti-dilutive are excluded from diluted EPS.
	Basic and Diluted EPS for all periods prior to the Spin-off reflect the number of distributed shares on the Distribution Date, or 184.6 million shares. For our 2011 year to date calculations, these shares are treated as issued and outstanding from January 1, 2011 for purposes of calculating historical basic EPS. At the time of the Spin-off, ITT stock options and restricted stock awards were converted to awards of Xylem, and therefore there were no dilutive securities outstanding for historical periods. For 2011, the Company determined our weighted average dilutive shares outstanding assuming that the date of our separation from ITT was the beginning of the period.
	Cash Equivalents
	We consider all liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
	Receivables and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts and Cash Discounts
	Trade receivables primarily comprise uncollected amounts owed to us from transactions with customers and are presented net of allowances for doubtful accounts and cash discounts.
	We determine our allowance for doubtful accounts using a combination of factors to reduce our trade receivable balances to their estimated net realizable amount. We maintain an allowance for doubtful accounts based on a variety of factors, including the length of time receivables are past due, macroeconomic trends and conditions, significant one-time events, historical experience and the financial condition of customers. We record a specific reserve for individual accounts when we become aware of specific customer circumstances, such as in the case of bankruptcy filings or deterioration in the customer’s operating results or financial position. The past due or delinquency status of a receivable is based on the contractual payment terms of the receivable. If circumstances related to the specific customer change, we adjust estimates of the recoverability of receivables as appropriate. We determine our allowance for cash discounts primarily based on historical experience with customers.
	Credit risk with respect to accounts receivable is generally diversified due to the large number of entities comprising our customer base and their dispersion across many different geographical regions. We perform ongoing credit evaluations of the financial condition of our third-party distributors, resellers and other customers and require collateral, such as letters of credit and bank guarantees, in certain circumstances. As of December 31, 2013 and 2012 we do not believe we have any significant concentrations of credit risk.
	Inventories
	Inventories, which include the costs of material, labor and overhead, are stated at the lower of cost or market using the first in, first out ("FIFO") method. Estimated losses from obsolete and slow-moving inventories are recorded to reduce inventory values to their estimated net realizable value. Our manufacturing operations recognize costs of sales using standard costs with full overhead absorption, which generally approximates actual cost.
	Property, Plant and Equipment
	These assets are recorded at historical cost and are depreciated using the straight-line method of depreciation over the estimated useful lives as follows:
		Estimated Life
	Buildings and improvements	5 to 40 years
	Machinery and equipment	2 to 10 years
	Furniture and fixtures	3 to 7 years
	Equipment held for lease or rental	2 to 10 years
	Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the shorter of their estimated useful life or the term of the lease. Costs related to maintenance and repairs that do not prolong the assets' useful lives are expensed as incurred.
	Goodwill and Intangible Assets
	Goodwill represents purchase consideration paid in a business combination that exceeds the values assigned to the net assets of acquired businesses. Intangible assets include customer relationships, proprietary technology, brands and trademarks, patents and other intangible assets. Intangible assets with a finite life are amortized on a straight-line basis over an estimated economic useful life which ranges from 5 to 40 years and is included in selling, general and administrative expense. Certain of our intangible assets, namely certain brands and trademarks, have an indefinite life and are not amortized.
	Long-Lived Asset Impairment
	Long-lived assets, including intangible assets with finite lives, are amortized and tested for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate their carrying value may not be recoverable. We assess the recoverability of long-lived assets based on the undiscounted future cash flow the assets are expected to generate and recognize an impairment loss when estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset plus net proceeds expected from disposition of the asset, if any, are less than the carrying value of the asset. When an impairment is identified, we reduce the carrying amount of the asset to its estimated fair value based on a discounted cash flow approach or, when available and appropriate, to comparable market values.
	Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are not amortized, but rather are tested for impairment annually (or more frequently if impairment indicators arise, such as changes to the reporting unit structure, significant adverse changes in the business climate or an adverse action or assessment by a regulator). We conduct our annual impairment testing on the first day of our fourth quarter. For goodwill, the impairment test is a two-step test. In the first step, the estimated fair value of each reporting unit is compared to the carrying value of the net assets assigned to that reporting unit. If the estimated fair value of the reporting unit exceeds its carrying value, goodwill is not impaired and the second step of the impairment test is not performed. If the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeds its estimated fair value, then the second step of the impairment test is performed in order to measure the impairment loss to be recorded, if any. If the carrying value of a reporting unit’s goodwill exceeds its implied fair value, then we record an impairment loss equal to the difference. We estimate the fair value of our reporting units and indefinite-lived intangible assets using an income approach. Under the income approach, we estimate fair value based on the present value of estimated future cash flows.
	Product Warranties
	We accrue for the estimated cost of product warranties at the time revenue is recognized and record it as a component of cost of revenue. Our product warranty liability reflects our best estimate of probable liability under the terms and conditions of our product warranties offered to customers. We estimate the liability based on our standard warranty terms, the historical frequency of claims and the cost to replace or repair our products under warranty. Factors that impact our warranty liability include the number of units sold, the length of warranty term, historical and anticipated rates of warranty claims and cost per claim. We assess the adequacy of our recorded warranty liabilities quarterly and adjust amounts as necessary.
	Postretirement Benefit Plans
	The determination of defined benefit pension and postretirement plan obligations and their associated costs requires the use of actuarial computations to estimate participant plan benefits to which the employees will be entitled. The significant assumptions primarily relate to discount rates, expected long-term rates of return on plan assets, rate of future compensation increases, mortality, termination, and other factors. We develop each assumption using relevant company experience in conjunction with market-related data for each individual country in which such plans exist. All actuarial assumptions are reviewed annually with third-party consultants and adjusted as necessary. For the recognition of net periodic postretirement cost, the calculation of the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets is generally derived using a market-related value of plan assets based on average asset values at the measurement date over the last five years. Actual results that differ from our assumptions are accumulated and amortized on a straight line basis only to the extent they exceed 10% of the higher of the market-related value or the projected benefit obligation, over the estimated remaining service period of active participants, or for plans with all or substantially all inactive participants, over the average remaining life expectancy. The fair value of plan assets is determined based on market prices or estimated fair value at the measurement date.
We consider changes to a plan’s benefit formula that eliminate the accrual for future service but continue to allow for future salary increases (i.e. “soft freeze”) a curtailment.
Business Combinations
We allocate the purchase price of acquisitions to the tangible and intangible assets acquired, liabilities assumed, and non-controlling interests in the acquiree based on their estimated fair value at the acquisition date. Changes to the acquisition date provisional fair values prior to the expiration of the measurement period, a period not to exceed 12 months from date of acquisition, are recorded as an adjustment to the associated goodwill. Changes to the acquisition date fair values after expiration of the measurement period are recorded in earnings. The excess of the acquisition price over those estimated fair values is recorded as goodwill. Acquisition-related expenses and restructuring costs, if any, are recognized separately from the business combination and are expensed as incurred.
Derivative Financial Instruments
We record all derivatives on the balance sheet at fair value. The accounting for changes in the fair value of derivatives depends on whether we have elected to designate a derivative in a hedging relationship and apply hedge accounting and whether the hedging relationship has satisfied the criteria necessary to apply hedge accounting. Derivatives designated and qualifying as a hedge of the exposure to changes in the fair value of an asset, liability, or firm commitment attributable to a particular risk are considered fair value hedges. Derivatives designated and qualifying as a hedge of the exposure to variability in expected future cash flows, including forecasted transactions, are considered cash flow hedges. Derivatives may also be designated as hedges of the foreign currency exposure of a net investment in a foreign operation. Hedge accounting generally provides for the matching of the timing of gain or loss recognition on the hedging instrument with the recognition of the changes in the fair value of the hedged asset or liability that are attributable to the hedged risk in a fair value hedge or the earnings effect of the hedged forecasted transactions in a cash flow hedge. We may enter into derivative contracts that are intended to hedge certain risks economically, even though hedge accounting does not apply or we elect not to apply hedge accounting.
The effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives designated and that qualify as cash flow hedges of foreign exchange risk is recorded in other comprehensive income ("OCI") and is subsequently reclassified into either revenue or cost of revenue (hedge of sales classified into revenue and hedge of purchases classified into cost of revenue) in the period that the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings. Any ineffective portion of the change in fair value of the derivative is recognized directly in selling, general and administrative expenses. Our policy is to de-designate cash flow hedges at the time forecasted transactions are recognized as assets or liabilities on a business unit’s balance sheet and report subsequent changes in fair value through selling, general and administrative expenses where the gain or loss due to movements in currency rates on the underlying asset or liability is revalued. If it becomes probable that the originally forecasted transaction will not occur, the gain or loss related to the hedge recorded within accumulated other comprehensive income is immediately recognized into net income.
Commitments and Contingencies
We record accruals for commitments and loss contingencies for those which are both probable and for which the amount can be reasonably estimated. In addition, legal fees are accrued for cases where a loss is probable and the related fees can be reasonably estimated. Significant judgment is required to determine both probability and the estimated amount of loss. We review these accruals quarterly and adjust the accruals to reflect the impact of negotiations, settlements, rulings, advice of legal counsel, and other current information.
Accruals for environmental matters are recorded on a site-by-site basis when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the liability can be reasonably estimated, based on current law and existing technologies. Our estimated liability is reduced to reflect the anticipated participation of other potentially responsible parties in those instances where it is probable that such parties are legally responsible and financially capable of paying their respective shares of the relevant costs. These accruals are reviewed quarterly and are adjusted as assessment and remediation efforts progress or as additional technical or legal information becomes available. Actual costs to be incurred at identified sites in future periods may vary from the estimates, given inherent uncertainties in evaluating environmental exposures. Accruals for environmental liabilities are primarily included in other non-current liabilities at undiscounted amounts and exclude claims for recoveries from insurance companies or other third parties.
Concentrations of Credit Risk
Financial instruments that potentially subject us to significant concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash and cash equivalents, and accounts receivable from trade customers. We maintain cash and cash equivalents and derivative contracts with various financial institutions. These financial institutions are located in many different geographical regions, and our policy is designed to limit exposure with any one institution. As part of our cash and risk management processes, we perform periodic evaluations of the relative credit standing of the financial institutions. We have not sustained any material credit losses during the previous three years from instruments held at financial institutions. We may utilize forward contracts to protect against the effects of foreign currency fluctuations. Such contracts involve the risk of non-performance by the counterparty. Credit risk with respect to accounts receivable is generally diversified due to the large number of entities comprising our customer base and their dispersion across many different industries and geographic regions. We perform ongoing credit evaluations of the financial condition of our third-party distributors, resellers and other customers and require collateral, such as letters of credit and bank guarantees, in certain circumstances.
Substantially all of the cash and cash equivalents, including foreign cash balances, at December 31, 2013 and 2012 were uninsured. Foreign cash balances at December 31, 2013 and 2012 were $423 million and $401 million, respectively.
Fair Value Measurements
We determine fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. We use a hierarchical structure to prioritize the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three broad levels. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1), then to quoted market prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets (Level 2) and gives the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3).

Recently_Issued_Accounting_Pro

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract]	'
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements	'
	Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
	Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted
	In January 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued guidance related to service concession arrangements. A service concession arrangement is an arrangement between a public-sector entity grantor and an operating entity under which the operating entity operates the grantor's infrastructure (for example, airports, roads and bridges). The guidance states that service concession arrangements should not be accounted for under the guidance of Topic 840, Leases, but rather other guidance as deemed appropriate. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning December 15, 2014. We are currently evaluating the impact of the guidance on our financial condition and results of operations.
	In July 2013, the FASB issued guidance on the financial statement presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit. The guidance requires that an unrecognized tax benefit or a portion of an unrecognized tax benefit, be presented as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward. If an applicable deferred tax asset is not available or a company does not expect to use the applicable deferred tax asset, the unrecognized tax benefit should be presented in an entity's financial statements as a liability and should not be combined with a deferred tax asset. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2013. The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations.
	In March 2013, the FASB issued guidance on the release of a cumulative translation adjustment ("CTA") related to an entity's investment in a foreign entity into income. The guidance requires such CTA to be released when there has been a: (1) sale of a subsidiary or group of net assets within a foreign entity and the sale represents the substantially complete liquidation of the investment in the foreign entity, (2) loss of a controlling financial interest in an investment in a foreign entity or (3) step acquisition for a foreign entity. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2013. The impact of the guidance on our financial condition and results of operations will depend on the occurrence and the significance of transactions that meet the criteria described above.
	In February 2013, the FASB issued guidance related to the measurement and disclosure of obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements. The new guidance requires companies to measure obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements as the sum of (1) the amount the company agreed to pay on the basis of its arrangement among co-obligors and (2) any additional amount the company expects to pay on behalf of its co-obligors. Additionally, the new guidance requires the disclosure of a description of the joint and several arrangement and the total outstanding amount of the obligation for all joint parties. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2013. The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations.
	Recently Adopted Pronouncements
	In February 2013, the FASB issued guidance regarding new disclosures for items reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income ("AOCI"). The guidance requires entities to present information about items reclassified out of AOCI by component. Additionally, entities are required to present either on the face of the statement where net income is presented or as a separate disclosure in the notes to the financial statements, significant amounts reclassified out of AOCI by the respective line items of net income. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2012. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on our financial statement presentation and disclosures.
	In July 2012, the FASB provided companies with the option to make an initial qualitative evaluation, based on events and circumstances, to determine the likelihood of an impairment of an indefinite-lived intangible asset. The results of this qualitative assessment determine whether it is necessary to perform the currently required quantitative comparison of the indefinite-lived intangible asset's fair value to its carrying amount. If it is more likely than not that the fair value of the intangible asset is less than its carrying amount, a company would be required to perform the quantitative assessment. This guidance is effective for annual and interim impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after September 15, 2012 with early adoption permitted. The adoption of the guidance did not have a material impact on our financial condition and results of operations.
	In September 2011, in conjunction with the assessment of the impairment of goodwill, the FASB provided companies with the option to make an initial qualitative evaluation, based on the entity’s events and circumstances, to determine the likelihood of goodwill impairment. The results of this qualitative assessment determine whether it is necessary to perform the currently required two-step impairment test. If it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, a company would be required to perform the two-step impairment test. We adopted this new guidance effective January 1, 2012. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on our financial condition and results of operations.
	In June 2011, the FASB issued authoritative guidance surrounding the presentation of comprehensive income, with an objective of increasing the prominence of items reported in other comprehensive income (“OCI”). The guidance requires most entities to present items of net income and other comprehensive income either in one continuous statement, referred to as the statement of comprehensive income, or in two separate, but consecutive, statements of net income and other comprehensive income. We have adopted this guidance with retrospective application and have presented total comprehensive income in our Consolidated and Combined Statements of Comprehensive Income for all reported periods.
	In May 2011, the FASB issued guidance intended to achieve common fair value measurements and related disclosures between U.S. GAAP and international accounting standards. The amendments primarily clarify existing fair value guidance and are not intended to change the application of existing fair value measurement guidance. However, the amendments include certain instances where a particular principle or requirement for measuring fair value or disclosing information about fair value measurements has changed. On January 1, 2012, we adopted this guidance. The adoption of the guidance did not have a material impact on our financial condition and results of operations.

Acquisitions

Acquisitions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Business Combinations [Abstract]	'
Acquisitions	'
	Acquisitions
	2013 Acquisitions
	During 2013, we spent $84 million ($81 million, net of cash acquired) on acquisitions. As the acquisitions were not material, individually or in the aggregate, to results of operations, pro forma results of operations reflecting results prior to the acquisitions and certain other disclosure items have not been presented.
	MultiTrode
	On March 1, 2013 we acquired MultiTrode Pty Ltd ("MultiTrode"), a water and wastewater technology and services company based in Australia, for approximately $26 million. MultiTrode offers advanced monitoring and control technologies to municipal and private water and waste water authorities as well as industrial clients. The company had approximately 60 employees and generated revenue of approximately $13 million in its fiscal year ended June 30, 2012.
	Our consolidated financial statements include MultiTrode's results of operations prospectively from March 1, 2013 within the Water Infrastructure segment.
	PIMS
	On February 5, 2013 we acquired PIMS Group ("PIMS"), a wastewater services company based in the United Kingdom, for approximately $57 million, including a cash payment of $55 million and the assumption of certain liabilities. PIMS is a supplier of wastewater installation and maintenance services for the private sector, municipal and industrial markets. The company had approximately 220 employees and generated revenue of approximately $38 million for its fiscal year ended April 30, 2012.
	Our consolidated financial statements include PIMS' results of operations prospectively from February 5, 2013 within the Water Infrastructure segment.
	2012 Acquisitions
	Heartland and MJK
	During 2012, we spent $41 million, net of cash acquired, on two acquisitions that were not material individually or in the aggregate to our results of operations or financial position. On October 26, 2012, we acquired Heartland Pump Rental & Sales, Inc. ("Heartland"), a dewatering pump sale and rental company, for approximately $29 million. Heartland generated revenue of approximately $33 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011. On July 13, 2012, we acquired MJK Automation (“MJK”) for a purchase price of approximately $12 million. MJK, which reported 2011 revenue of $11 million for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012, is a leading manufacturer of flow and level sensors, and measurement and control technology for water and wastewater applications. Our financial statements include Heartland and MJK results of operations prospectively from October 26, 2012 and July 13, 2012, respectively, within the Water Infrastructure segment. As the acquisitions were not material to results of operations, pro forma results of operations reflecting results prior to the acquisitions and certain other disclosure items have not been presented.
	2011 Acquisitions
	YSI
	On September 1, 2011, we acquired 100% of the outstanding shares of YSI Incorporated (“YSI”) for a purchase price of $309 million, net of cash acquired. YSI, which reported 2010 revenue of $101 million, is a leading developer and manufacturer of sensors, instruments, software, and data collection platforms for environmental water monitoring. YSI employs 390 people at facilities in the United States, Europe and Asia. Our financial statements include YSI’s results of operations prospectively from September 1, 2011 within the Water Infrastructure segment; however, the acquisition was not material to results of operations and accordingly, pro forma results of operations reflecting YSI’s results prior to acquisition have not been presented.
	The purchase price for YSI was allocated to the net tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their fair values as of September 1, 2011. The excess of the purchase price over the assets acquired and liabilities assumed was recorded as goodwill. A charge in the amount of $3 million is included in selling, general and administrative expense related to acquisition-related costs.
	The following table presents the allocation of the purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, based on their fair values (in millions):
	Purchase Price			$	309
	Assets acquired and liabilities assumed:
	Accounts receivable	15
	Inventory	15
	Property, plant and equipment	9
	Goodwill	190
	Intangible assets	125
	Other current and non-current assets	17
	Other current and non-current liabilities	(62	)
	Net assets acquired			$	309
	Goodwill of $190 million arising from the acquisition consists largely of the planned expansion of YSI to new geographic markets, synergies and economies of scale. The goodwill related to this acquisition has been assigned to our Water Infrastructure segment and is not expected to be deductible for income tax purposes. In addition, of the $125 million that was allocated to intangible assets, $41 million was assigned to customer relationships and will be amortized on a straight line basis over the estimated useful life of 16 years; $35 million was assigned to proprietary technology and will be amortized on a straight line basis over the weighted average useful life of 16 years; and the remaining $49 million of acquired intangible assets was assigned to trademarks, which is not subject to amortization as they were determined to have indefinite useful lives.

Restructuring_and_Asset_Impair

Restructuring and Asset Impairment Charges	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]	'
Restructuring, Impairment, and Other Activities Disclosure	'
	Restructuring and Asset Impairment Charges
	From time to time, the Company will incur costs related to restructuring actions in order to optimize our cost base and more strategically position ourselves based on the economic environment and customer demand. During 2013, the costs incurred primarily relate to the reduction in structural costs, including the elimination of headcount and consolidation of facilities within both our Water Infrastructure and Applied Water segments. The components of restructuring and asset impairment charges incurred during each of the previous three years ended are presented below.
		Year Ended December 31,
	(in millions)	2013				2012			2011
	By component:
	Severance and other charges	$	38			$	17		$	—
	Lease related charges	2				—			—
	Total restructuring charges	40				17			—
	Asset impairment	2				—			2
	Total restructuring and asset impairment charges	$	42			$	17		$	2
	By segment:
	Water Infrastructure	$	33			$	14		$	—
	Applied Water	9				3			2
	Restructuring
	The following table displays a rollforward of the restructuring accruals, presented on our Consolidated Balance Sheet within accrued liabilities, for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012.
	(in millions)	2013				2012
	Restructuring accruals - January 1	$	9			$	1
	Restructuring charges	40				17
	Cash payments	(35		)		(9		)
	Other	(1		)		—
	Restructuring accruals - December 31	$	13			$	9
	By segment:
	Water Infrastructure	$	10			$	6
	Applied Water	3				3
	The following is a rollforward of employee position eliminations associated with restructuring activities for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012.
		2013			2012
	Planned reductions - January 1	54			—
	Additional planned reductions	513			189
	Actual reductions	(516	)		(135	)
	Planned reductions - December 31	51			54
	Total expected costs of approximately $33 million for Water Infrastructure associated with actions that commenced during 2013 include $31 million incurred in 2013 and $2 million remaining to be incurred during 2014. Total expected costs of approximately $10 million for Applied Water include $8 million incurred in 2013 and $2 million remaining to be incurred during 2014. These costs primarily comprise severance charges. We currently expect these actions to continue through the end of 2014.
	Asset Impairment Charges
	During the fourth quarter of 2013 we performed our annual impairment test of our indefinite-lived intangibles assets which resulted in an impairment charge of $2 million related to trade names within our Water Infrastructure segment. Refer to Note 11, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets,” for additional information.

Separation_Costs

Separation Costs	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Separation Costs [Abstract]	'
Separation Costs	'
	Separation Costs
	We had non-recurring separation costs of $4 million and $22 million, or $2 million and $16 million after tax during 2013 and 2012, respectively. The components of separation costs incurred during these periods are presented below.
		Year Ended December 31,
	(in millions)	2013			2012
	Rebranding and marketing costs	$	—		$	8
	Advisory and professional fees	—			7
	Information and technology costs	2			3
	Employee retention and hiring costs	—			1
	Lease termination and other real estate costs	2			1
	Other	—			2
	Total separation costs in operating income	4			22
	Income tax benefit	(2		)	(6		)
	Total separation costs, net of tax	$	2		$	16

Other_NonOperating_Income_Net

Other Non-Operating Income, Net	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Other Non-Operating Income, Net [Abstract]	'
Other Non-Operating Income, Net	'
	Other Non-Operating (Expense) Income, Net
	The components of other non-operating (expense) income, net are as follows:
		Year Ended December 31,
	(in millions)	2013			2012			2011
	Interest income	$	3		$	4		$	3
	Income from joint ventures	2			4			4
	Other expense – net (a)	(15		)	(8		)	(2		)
	Total other non-operating (expense) income, net	$	(10	)	$	—		$	5
	(a)	2013 includes $10 million of expense incurred under the tax matters agreement with ITT. Refer to Note 7 "Income Taxes" for additional information regarding the tax matters agreement.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Taxes	'
	Income Taxes
	Prior to the Spin-off, Xylem was a member of ITT’s consolidated federal and state tax returns, and therefore current and deferred tax expense has been computed for the Company on a separate return basis. Subsequent to the Spin-off, the Company files its own consolidated federal and state tax returns.
	The source of pre-tax income and the components of income tax expense are as follows:
		Year Ended December 31,
	(in millions)	2013				2012				2011
	Income components:
	Domestic	$	49			$	106			$	46
	Foreign	249				282				337
	Total pre-tax income	$	298			$	388			$	383
	Income tax expense components:
	Current:
	Domestic – federal	$	37			$	27			$	20
	Domestic – state and local	1				7				5
	Foreign	46				56				71
	Total Current	84				90				96
	Deferred:
	Domestic – federal	$	(6	)		$	10			$	21
	Domestic – state and local	—				(2		)		3
	Foreign	(8		)		(7		)		(16		)
	Total Deferred	(14		)		1				8
	Total income tax provision	$	70			$	91			$	104
	Effective income tax rate	23.5		%		23.4		%		27.4		%
	Reconciliations between taxes at the U.S. federal income tax rate and taxes at our effective income tax rate on earnings before income taxes are as follows:
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Tax provision at U.S. statutory rate	35	%		35	%		35	%
	Increase (decrease) in tax rate resulting from:
	Foreign restructurings	—			—			1.5
	State income taxes	0.7			1.2			1.3
	Settlements of tax examinations	—			0.2			(4.7	)
	Valuation allowance	39.4			8.9			4.7
	Tax exempt interest	(43.0	)		(18.2	)		(14.6	)
	Foreign tax rate differential	(4.1	)		(3.4	)		(4.6	)
	Repatriation of foreign earnings, net of foreign tax credits	5.1			0.4			3.7
	Non-deductible separation costs	—			—			2.6
	Tax incentives	(8.1	)		—			—
	Other – net	(1.5	)		(0.7	)		2.5
	Effective income tax rate	23.5	%		23.4	%		27.4	%
	We operate under tax incentives, which are effective January 2013 through December 2023 and may be extended if certain additional requirements are satisfied. The tax incentives are conditional upon our meeting certain employment thresholds. The impact of these tax incentives decreased our tax provision by 8.1% in 2013.
	Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on temporary differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities, applying enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which we expect the differences will reverse.
	The following is a summary of the components of the net deferred tax assets and liabilities recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets:
		December 31,
	(in millions)	2013				2012
	Deferred tax assets:
	Employee benefits	$	114			$	130
	Accrued expenses	20				17
	Loss carryforward	357				237
	Inventory	6				7
	Foreign tax credit carryforwards	17				18
	Other	1				3
		$	515			$	412
	Valuation allowance	(349		)		(229		)
	Net deferred tax asset	$	166			$	183
	Deferred tax liabilities:
	Intangibles	$	180			$	174
	Investment in foreign subsidiaries	15				15
	Property, plant, and equipment	19				15
	Other	42				34
	Total deferred tax liabilities	$	256			$	238
	Management assesses the available positive and negative evidence to estimate if sufficient future taxable income will be generated to realize existing deferred tax assets. On the basis of this evaluation, as of December 31, 2013, a valuation allowance of $349 million has been established to reduce the deferred income tax asset related to certain U.S. and foreign net operating losses and U.S. and foreign capital loss carryforwards. During 2013, the valuation allowance increased by $120 million primarily driven by losses from certain foreign operations.
	Deferred taxes are classified in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as follows:
		December 31,
	(in millions)	2013				2012
Current assets	$	41			$	41
Non-current assets	64				77
Current liabilities	(4		)		—
Non-current liabilities	(191		)		(173		)
Total net deferred tax liabilities	$	(90	)		$	(55	)
Tax attributes available to reduce future taxable income begin to expire as follows:
(in millions)	31-Dec-13				First Year of Expiration
U.S. net operating loss	$	10			31-Dec-23
State net operating loss	48				December 31, 2014
U.S. tax credits	31				December 31, 2020
Foreign net operating loss	1,214				December 31, 2014
The foreign tax credit for financial statement purposes differs from the amount for tax return purposes due to unrecognized tax benefits.
As of December 31, 2013, we have provided a deferred tax liability of $16 million on the excess of $84 million of financial reporting over the tax basis of investments in certain foreign subsidiaries that has not been indefinitely reinvested. However, we have not provided for deferred taxes on the excess of financial reporting over the tax basis of investments in certain foreign subsidiaries in the amount of $1.9 billion because we plan to reinvest such amounts indefinitely outside the U.S. The determination of the amount of federal and state income taxes is not practicable because of complexities of the hypothetical calculation.
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
We recognize tax benefits from uncertain tax positions only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the consolidated financial statements from such positions are measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement. A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:
(in millions)	2013				2012				2011
Unrecognized tax benefits — January 1	$	8			$	5			$	43
Additions for:
Current year tax positions	23				1				—
Prior year tax positions	—				2				—
Reductions for:
Assumption by ITT	—				—				(24		)
Settlements	(1		)		—				(14		)
Unrecognized tax benefits — December 31	$	30			$	8			$	5
The amount of unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2013, was $30 million which, if ultimately recognized, will reduce our annual effective tax rate. We do not believe that the unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change within the next twelve months.
In many cases, unrecognized tax benefits are related to tax years that remain subject to examination by the relevant taxing authorities. By virtue of previously filed separate company and consolidated tax returns with ITT, we are routinely under audit by federal, state, local and foreign taxing authorities. These audits include questioning the timing and the amount of deductions and the allocation of income among various tax jurisdictions. Income taxes payable include amounts considered sufficient to pay assessments that may result from examination of prior year returns; however, the amount paid upon resolution of issues raised may differ from the amount provided. Differences between the reserves for tax contingencies and the amounts owed by the company are recorded in the period they become known. Under the Tax Matters Agreement, as discussed below, ITT assumes all consolidated tax liabilities and related interest and penalties for the pre-spin period. The following table summarizes the earliest open tax years by major jurisdiction:
Jurisdiction		Earliest
		Open Year
Canada		2008
Germany		2005
Italy		2008
Luxembourg		2010
Poland		2006
Sweden		2008
Switzerland		2013
United Kingdom		2006
United States		2009
We classify interest relating to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of other non-operating (expense) income, net and tax penalties as a component of income tax expense in our Consolidated and Combined Income Statements. The amount of interest relating to unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31, 2013 was $1 million.
Tax Matters Agreement
In connection with the Spin-off, Xylem, ITT and Exelis entered into a Tax Matters Agreement. Under the agreement, we may be obligated to make payments to ITT and Exelis under certain conditions. These conditions include a payment to ITT in the event audit settlement payments exceed amounts specified in the agreement. We also may be obligated to make payments in the event the Spin-off is determined to be taxable.
The Tax Matters Agreement governs the respective rights, responsibilities and obligations of ITT, Xylem and the other Spincos (members of the ITT group that were spun-off, including Xylem are collectively referred to as “Spincos”) with respect to taxes for periods ending on or before the Spin-off. In general, pursuant to the Tax Matters Agreement, ITT will prepare and file the tax returns that include ITT (or any of its subsidiaries) and Xylem (or any of its subsidiaries) for all taxable periods ending on or prior to, and including, October 31, 2011, with the appropriate tax authorities, and, except as otherwise set forth below, ITT will pay any taxes relating thereto to the relevant tax authority. In connection with any audit adjustments with respect to such returns, we have agreed to indemnify ITT for a portion of such tax liability to the extent it exceeds an agreed-upon threshold.
We will file all tax returns that include solely Xylem and/or its subsidiaries and any separate company tax returns for Xylem and/or its subsidiaries for all taxable periods ending on or prior to, and including, October 31, 2011, and will pay all taxes due with respect to such tax returns (including any taxes attributable to an audit adjustment with respect to such returns). In general, ITT controls all audits and administrative matters and other tax proceedings relating to the consolidated U.S. federal income tax return of the ITT group and any other tax returns for which the ITT group is responsible.
Under the Tax Matters Agreement, we have agreed not to enter into any transaction involving an acquisition (including issuance) of Xylem common stock or any other transaction (or, to the extent we have the right to prohibit it, to permit any such transaction) that could cause the Spin-off to be taxable to ITT. We have also agreed to indemnify ITT for any tax resulting from any such transactions. Generally, ITT will recognize taxable gain on the Spin-off if there are one or more acquisitions (including issuances) of our capital stock, directly or indirectly, representing 50% or more, measured by vote or value, of our then-outstanding capital stock, and the acquisitions or issuances are deemed to be part of a plan or series of related transactions that include the Spin-off. Any such shares of our common stock acquired, directly or indirectly, within two years before or after the Spin-off (with exceptions, including public trading by less-than-5% shareholders and certain compensatory stock issuances) will generally be presumed to be part of such a plan unless that presumption is rebutted. As a result, our obligations may discourage, delay or prevent a change of control of our company.
Notwithstanding the receipt of any such IRS ruling, tax opinion or officer’s certificate, generally Xylem and each other Spinco must indemnify ITT and each other Spinco for any taxes and related losses resulting from (i) any act or failure to act by such Spinco described in the covenants above, (ii) any acquisition of equity securities or assets of such Spinco or any member of its group, and (iii) any breach by such Spinco or any member of its group of any representation or covenant contained in the separation documents or the documents relating to the IRS private letter ruling or tax opinion concerning the Spin-off of such Spinco.
Under U.S. federal income tax law, ITT and the Spincos are severally liable for all of ITT’s federal income taxes attributable to periods prior to and including the year of the spin, which ended on December 31, 2011.
Thus, if ITT failed to pay the U.S. federal income taxes attributable to it under the Tax Matters Agreement for periods prior to and including the current taxable year of ITT, the Spincos would be severally liable for such taxes. In the event a Spinco is required to make a payment in respect of a Spin-off related tax liability of the ITT consolidated U.S. federal income tax return group under these rules for which such Spinco is not responsible under the Tax Matters Agreement and full indemnification cannot be obtained from the Spinco responsible for such payment under the Tax Matters Agreement, ITT will indemnify the Spinco that was required to make the payment from and against the portion of such liability for which full indemnification cannot be obtained from the Spinco responsible for such payment under the Tax Matters Agreement.
The Tax Matters Agreement also contains provisions regarding the apportionment of tax attributes of the ITT consolidated U.S. federal income tax return group, authority to make tax elections, cooperation, and other customary matters.
As of December 31, 2013, the net amount Xylem owed ITT pursuant to the Tax Matters Agreement is $4 million.

Earnings_Per_Share

Earnings Per Share	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Earnings Per Share	'
	Earnings Per Share
	The following is a reconciliation of the shares used in calculating basic and diluted net earnings per share.
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Net Income (in millions)	$	228		$	297		$	279
	Shares (in thousands):
	Weighted average common shares outstanding	185,082			185,459			184,574
	Add: Participating securities (a)	134			325			485
	Weighted average common shares outstanding — Basic	185,216			185,784			185,059
	Plus incremental shares from assumed conversions: (b)
	Dilutive effect of stock options	264			213			202
	Dilutive effect of restricted stock	558			233			63
	Weighted average common shares outstanding — Diluted	186,038			186,230			185,324
	Basic earnings per share	$	1.23		$	1.6		$	1.51
	Diluted earnings per share	$	1.22		$	1.59		$	1.5
	(a)	Restricted stock awards containing rights to non-forfeitable dividends which participate in undistributed earnings with common shareholders are considered participating securities for purposes of computing earnings per share.
	(b)	Incremental shares from stock options, restricted stock and performance share units are computed by the treasury stock method. The weighted average shares listed below were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because to do so would have been anti-dilutive for the periods presented or were otherwise excluded under the treasury stock method. The treasury stock method calculates dilution assuming the exercise of all in-the-money options and vesting of restricted stock and performance share awards, reduced by the repurchase of shares with the proceeds from the assumed exercises, unrecognized compensation expense for outstanding awards and the estimated tax benefit of the assumed exercises. Performance share units will be included in the treasury stock calculation of diluted earnings per share upon achievement of underlying performance conditions. See Note 16, "Stock-Based Compensation Plans" for further detail on the performance share units.
		Year Ended December 31,
	(in thousands)	2013		2012			2011
	Stock options	4,126		4,285			4,445
	Restricted shares	703		870			788
	Performance shares	80		—			—

Inventories

Inventories	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Inventories	'
	Inventories
		December 31,
	(in millions)	2013		2012
	Finished goods	$	189	$	182
	Work in process	31		30
	Raw materials	255		231
	Total inventories, net	$	475	$	443

Property_Plant_and_Equipment

Property, Plant and Equipment	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment	'
	Property, Plant and Equipment
		December 31,
	(in millions)	2013		2012
	Land, buildings and improvements	$	263	$	255
	Machinery and equipment	685		653
	Equipment held for lease or rental	192		183
	Furniture and fixtures	93		90
	Construction work in progress	49		40
	Other	22		19
	Total property, plant and equipment, gross	1,304		1,240
	Less accumulated depreciation	816		753
	Total property, plant and equipment, net	$	488	$	487
	Depreciation expense was $99 million, $94 million, and $93 million for 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively.

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	'
	Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
	Changes in the carrying value of goodwill by operating segment during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 are as follows:
	(in millions)	Water		Applied Water			Total
		Infrastructure
	Balance as of December 31, 2011	$	1,054	$	556		$	1,610
	Activity in 2012
	Acquisitions	19		—			19
	Foreign currency and other	12		6			18
	Balance as of December 31, 2012	$	1,085	$	562		$	1,647
	Activity in 2013
	Acquisitions	48		—			48
	Foreign currency and other	16		7			23
	Balance as of December 31, 2013	$	1,149	$	569		$	1,718
	During the fourth quarter of 2013 we performed our annual impairment assessment and determined that that the estimated fair values of our goodwill reporting units were substantially in excess of each of their carrying values with the exception of our Analytics business within our Water Infrastructure segment. While the fair value of the Analytics business initially increased over the first couple of years after acquisition, challenging economic conditions, including reduced government spending in the U.S. and sluggish growth in European markets, have led to a reduction in fair value during the past two years.  Our 2013 impairment analysis indicated that the fair value of the Analytics reporting unit exceeded its carrying value by approximately 18%. The goodwill associated with the Analytics business was $439 million at December 31, 2013. However, future goodwill impairment tests could result in a charge to earnings. We will continue to evaluate goodwill on an annual basis as of the beginning of our fourth quarter and whenever events and changes in circumstances indicate there may be a potential impairment.
	Other Intangible Assets
	Information regarding our other intangible assets is as follows:
	(in millions)	31-Dec-13							31-Dec-12
		Carrying		Accumulated			Net		Carrying		Accumulated			Net
		Amount		Amortization			Intangibles		Amount		Amortization			Intangibles
	Customer and distributor relationships	$	352	$	(104	)	$	248	$	317	$	(75	)	$	242
	Proprietary technology	109		(36		)	73		105		(29		)	76
	Trademarks	35		(16		)	19		33		(14		)	19
	Patents and other	20		(17		)	3		21		(17		)	4
	Indefinite-lived intangibles	145		—			145		143		—			143
	Other intangibles	$	661	$	(173	)	$	488	$	619	$	(135	)	$	484
	Based on the results of our annual impairment tests, we recorded a $2 million impairment charge related to three trade names within our Water Infrastructure segment in the fourth quarter of 2013. The charge was calculated using an income approach, which is considered a Level 3 input for fair value measurement, and is reflected in “Restructuring and asset impairment charges” in our Consolidated and Combined Income Statements. The trade names, related to acquired businesses within our Analytics operating unit, were classified as indefinite-lived assets at time of acquisition as there was not a plan at that time to phase out the trade names. As a result of the decline in value, we have decided to phase out two of the trade names over a period of time and thus they are no longer classified as indefinite-lived assets. We determined that no impairment of the indefinite-lived intangibles existed as of the measurement date in 2012. Future impairment tests could result in a charge to earnings. We will continue to evaluate the indefinite-lived intangible assets on an annual basis as of the beginning of our fourth quarter and whenever events and changes in circumstances indicate there may be a potential impairment.
	Customer and distributor relationships, proprietary technology, trademarks, patents and other are amortized over weighted average lives of approximately 14 years, 18 years, 16 years and 10 years, respectively.
	Total amortization expense for intangible assets was $38 million, $34 million, and $31 million for 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	Estimated amortization expense for each of the five succeeding years is as follows:
	(in millions)
	2014	$	36
	2015	35
	2016	35
	2017	34
	2018	34

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen

Derivative Financial Instruments

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

'

Derivative Financial Instruments

'

Derivative Financial Instruments

Risk Management Objective of Using Derivatives

We are exposed to certain risks arising from both our business operations and economic conditions and principally manage our exposures to these risks through management of our core business activities. Certain of our foreign operations expose us to fluctuations of foreign interest rates and exchange rates that may impact revenue, expenses, cash receipts and payments. We enter into derivative financial instruments to protect the value or fix the amount of certain cash flows in terms of the functional currency of the business unit with that exposure.

Cash Flow Hedges of Foreign Exchange Risk

We are exposed to fluctuations in various foreign currencies against our functional currencies. We use foreign currency derivatives, including currency forward agreements, to manage our exposure to fluctuations in the various exchange rates. Currency forward agreements involve fixing the foreign currency exchange rate for delivery of a specified amount of foreign currency on a specified date.

Beginning in 2012, certain business units within our segments with exposure to foreign currency exchange risks have designated certain currency forward agreements as cash flow hedges of forecasted intercompany inventory purchases and sales. Listed in the table below are the outstanding foreign currency derivatives that were used to hedge foreign exchange risks as of December 31, 2013.

(in millions; except number of instruments)

Foreign Currency Derivative

Number of

Notional

Sell Notional Currency

Notional

Buy Notional

Instruments

Sold

Purchased

Currency

Buy PLN/ Sell EUR forward

22

24

Euro (EUR)

103

Polish Zloty

(PLN)

Buy HUF/ Sell EUR forward

11

11

Euro (EUR)

3,186

Hungarian

Forint (HUF)

Buy SEK/ Sell EUR forward

11

137

Euro (EUR)

1,233

Swedish Krona (SEK)

Sell GBP/ Buy EUR forward

11

22

British Pound Sterling (GBP)

27

Euro (EUR)

The table below presents the effect of our derivative financial instruments on the Consolidated and Combined Income Statements and Statements of Comprehensive Income.

Year Ended December 31,

(in millions)

2013

2012

2011

Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedges

Foreign Exchange Contracts

Amount of gain recognized in OCI (a)

$

1

$

4

$

—

Amount of (gain) reclassified from OCI into revenue (a)

(2

)

(2

)

—

Amount of loss (gain) reclassified from OCI into cost of revenue (a)

2

(1

)

—

(a)

Effective portion

As of December 31, 2013, $2 million of the net unrealized gains on cash flow hedges is expected to be reclassified into earnings in the next 12 months. Any ineffective portion of the change in fair value of a cash flow hedge is recognized immediately in selling, general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated and Combined Income Statements and, for the twelve months ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 was not material.

The fair values of our foreign exchange contracts currently included in our hedging program were as follows:

December 31,

(in millions)

2013

2012

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments

Assets

Other current assets

$

1

$

—

Accrued_and_Other_Current_Liab

Accrued and Other Current Liabilities	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]	'
Accrued and Other Current Liabilities	'
	Accrued and Other Current Liabilities
		December 31,
	(in millions)	2013		2012
	Compensation and other employee-benefits	$	215	$	201
	Customer-related liabilities	63		60
	Accrued warranty costs	36		40
	Accrued income taxes	45		50
	Other accrued liabilities	120		92
	Total accrued and other current liabilities	$	479	$	443

Credit_Facilities_and_LongTerm

Credit Facilities and Long-Term Debt	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Credit Facilities and Long-Term Debt	'
	Credit Facilities and Long-Term Debt
	Total debt outstanding is summarized as follows:
		December 31,
	(in millions)	2013			2012
	Short-term borrowings and current maturities of long-term debt	$	42		$	6
	Long-term debt:
	3.550% Senior Notes due 2016 (a)	600			600
	4.875% Senior Notes due 2021 (a)	600			600
	Unamortized discount (b)	(1		)	(1		)
	Long-term debt	1,199			1,199
	Total debt (c)	$	1,241		$	1,205
	(a)	The fair value of our Senior Notes (as defined below) was determined using quoted prices in active markets for identical securities, which are considered Level 1 inputs. The fair value of our Senior Notes due 2016 (as defined below) was $635 million and $639 million as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The fair value of our Senior Notes due 2021 (as defined below) was $629 million and $680 million as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	(b)	The unamortized discount is recognized as a reduction in the carrying value of the Senior Notes in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and is being amortized to interest expense in our Consolidated and Combined Income Statements over the expected remaining terms of the Senior Notes.
	Deferred Financing Costs
	We had deferred financing costs of $7 million and $9 million as of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, related to our revolving credit facility and Senior Notes. Scheduled amortization for future years, assuming no further prepayments of principal, is $2 million in 2014, $2 million in 2015, $1 million in 2016, less than $1 million in 2017, less than $1 million in 2018 and $1 million thereafter.
	Senior Notes
	On September 20, 2011, we issued 3.550% Senior Notes of $600 million aggregate principal amount due September 2016 (the "Senior Notes due 2016") and 4.875% Senior Notes of $600 million aggregate principal amount due October 2021 (the "Senior Notes due 2021" and together with the Senior Notes due 2016, the “Senior Notes”).
	The Senior Notes include covenants which restrict our ability, subject to exceptions, to incur debt secured by liens and engage in sale and lease-back transactions, as well as provide for customary events of default (subject, in certain cases, to receipt of notice of default and/or customary grace and cure periods). We may redeem the Senior Notes, as applicable, in whole or in part, at any time at a redemption price equal to the principal amount of the Senior Notes to be redeemed, plus a make-whole premium. As of December 31, 2013, we were in compliance with all covenants. If a change of control triggering event (as defined in the Senior Notes indenture) occurs, we will be required to make an offer to purchase the Senior Notes at a price equal to 101% of their principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of repurchase.
	Interest on the Senior Notes due 2016 is payable on March 20 and September 20 of each year. Interest on the Senior Notes due 2021 is payable on April 1 and October 1 of each year.
	Four Year Competitive Advance and Revolving Credit Facility
	Effective October 31, 2011, Xylem and its subsidiaries entered into a Four Year Competitive Advance and Revolving Credit Facility (the "Credit Facility") with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, and a syndicate of lenders. The Credit Facility provides for an aggregate principal amount of up to $600 million of (i) a competitive advance borrowing option which will be provided on an uncommitted competitive advance basis through an auction mechanism (the "competitive loans"), (ii) revolving extensions of credit (the "revolving loans") outstanding at any time and (iii) the issuance of letters of credit in a face amount not in excess of $100 million outstanding at any time.
	At our election, the interest rate per annum applicable to the competitive advances will be based on either (i) a Eurodollar rate determined by reference to LIBOR, plus an applicable margin offered by the lender making such loans and accepted by us or (ii) a fixed percentage rate per annum specified by the lender making such loans. At our election, the interest rate per annum applicable to the revolving loans will be based on either (i) a Eurodollar rate determined by reference to LIBOR, adjusted for statutory reserve requirements, plus an applicable margin or (ii) a fluctuating rate of interest determined by reference to the greatest of (a) the prime rate of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., (b) the U.S. Federal Funds effective rate plus half of 1% or (c) the Eurodollar rate determined by reference to LIBOR, adjusted for statutory reserve requirements, in each case, plus an applicable margin.
	In accordance with the terms, we may not exceed a maximum leverage ratio of 3.50 (based on a ratio of total debt to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) throughout the term. As of December 31, 2013, we were in compliance with all covenants. The Credit Facility also contains limitations on, among other things, incurring debt, granting liens, and entering sale and leaseback transactions. In addition, the Credit Facility contains other terms and conditions such as customary representations and warranties, additional covenants and customary events of default.
	As of December 31, 2013, the Credit Facility remains undrawn.
	Research and Development Facility Agreement
	On December 4, 2013, the Company amended and restated its Risk Sharing Finance Facility Agreement (the "R&D Facility Agreement") with The European Investment Bank (the "EIB") to add an additional borrower under the facility.  The facility provides an aggregate principal amount of up to €120 million (approximately $165 million) to finance research projects and infrastructure development in the European Union. The Company's wholly-owned subsidiaries in Luxembourg, Xylem Holdings S.a.r.l. and Xylem International S.a.r.l., are the borrowers under the R&D Facility Agreement.  The obligations of the borrowers under the R&D Facility Agreement are guaranteed by the Company under an Amended and Restated Deed of Guarantee, dated as of December 4, 2013, in favor of the EIB. The funds are available to finance research and development projects during the period from 2013 through 2016 at the Company's R&D facilities in Sweden, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, Austria, Norway and Hungary.
	Under the R&D Facility Agreement, the borrower can draw loans with a maturity of no longer than 12 years. The R&D Facility Agreement provides for Fixed Rate loans and Floating Rate loans. The interest rate per annum applicable to Fixed Rate loans will be at a fixed percentage rate per annum specified by the EIB which includes the applicable margin. The interest rate per annum applicable to Floating Rate loans will be at the rate determined by reference to EURIBOR for loans drawn in Euros and LIBOR for loans drawn in Pounds Sterling or U.S. Dollars, plus an applicable spread specified by the EIB which includes the applicable margin. The applicable margin for both Fixed Rate loans and Floating Rate loans shall be determined by reference to the credit rating of the Company.
	In accordance with the terms of the R&D Facility Agreement, we may not exceed a maximum leverage ratio of 3.50 (based on a ratio of total debt to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) throughout the term. As of December 31, 2013, we were in compliance with all covenants. The R&D Facility Agreement also contains limitations on, among other things, incurring debt, granting liens, and entering sale and leaseback transactions. In addition, the R&D Facility Agreement contains other terms and conditions such as customary representations and warranties, additional covenants and customary events of default.
	As of December 31, 2013, $38 million was outstanding under the R&D Facility Agreement. Although the borrowing term for this arrangement is for five years, we have classified it as short-term debt on our Consolidated Balance Sheet since we intend to repay this obligation in less than one year.

Postretirement_Benefit_Plans

Postretirement Benefit Plans	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Postretirement Benefit Plans	'
	Postretirement Benefit Plans
	Defined contribution plans – Prior to the Spin-off, employees who met certain eligibility requirements participated in various defined contribution plans administered by ITT. In connection with the Spin-off, we entered into a Benefit and Compensation Matters Agreement with ITT whereby Xylem agreed to replicate certain ITT defined contribution plans to allow for continuation of those benefits. Under this agreement, assets attributable to Xylem specific employees were transferred from ITT to our domestic and international qualified defined contribution plans. The assets transferred into Xylem were $144 million in 29 different investment options, including the Xylem Stock Fund. Xylem’s U.S. plan also provides for transition credits for eligible U.S. employees for the first five years of the plan to supplement retirement benefits in the absence of a defined benefit plan. Age plus years of eligible service greater than or equal to 60, entitles an employee to transition credits. The liability for transition credits was approximately $3 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012.
	Xylem and certain of our subsidiaries maintain various defined contribution savings plans, which allow employees to contribute a portion of their pre-tax and/or after-tax income in accordance with specified guidelines. Several of the plans require us to match a percentage of the employee contributions up to certain limits, generally between 3.0% – 7.0% of employee base pay. Matching obligations, the majority of which were funded in cash in connection with the plans, along with transition credits and other company contributions are as follows:
	(in millions)	Defined Contribution
	2013	$	35
	2012	30
	2011	28
	The Xylem Stock Fund, an investment option under the defined contribution plan in which Company employees participate is considered an Employee Stock Ownership Plan. As a result, participants in the Xylem Stock Fund may receive dividends in cash or may reinvest such dividends into the Xylem Stock Fund. Company employees held approximately 453 thousand and 528 thousand shares of Xylem Inc. common stock in the Xylem Stock Fund at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	Defined benefit pension plans and other postretirement plans – We historically have maintained qualified and nonqualified defined benefit retirement plans covering certain current and former employees, including hourly and union plans as well as salaried plans, which generally require up to 5 years of service to be vested and for which the benefits are determined based on years of credited service and either specified rates, final pay, or final average pay. The other postretirement benefit plans are all unfunded plans in the U.S. and Canada.
	Prior to the Spin-off, employees who met certain eligibility requirements participated in various defined benefit pension plans and other postretirement benefit plans administered and sponsored by ITT. These plans were accounted for under a multi-employer plan and as such, we recorded expense of $49 million in 2011 to reflect our allocation of pension and other postretirement benefit costs related to shared plans.
	Pursuant to the Benefit and Compensation Matters Agreement, the assets and liabilities of certain defined benefit plans and other post retirement benefit plans, allocable to Xylem employees, were transferred to Xylem. Assets of $337 million, projected obligation of $400 million and $105 million of other comprehensive income ($73 million net of tax) were recorded for the plans transferred by ITT. In the U.S., the new Xylem Investment Master Trust (U.S. Master Trust) was created at the time of the Spin-off and $45 million of assets were transferred from the ITT Master Trust related to the Xylem U.S. defined benefit pension plans for hourly employees.
	Benefits accrued for Xylem specific participants under the ITT Salaried Retirement Plan ceased on October 31, 2011. As a result, a curtailment was recorded by ITT during the third quarter of 2011, of which we were allocated a charge of $1 million. As of December 31, 2011, there were no required contributions outstanding. The Company does not offer a defined benefit plan for salaried employees in the United States.
	The ITT Industries General Pension Plan in the UK ("the UK Plan") for salaried employees was amended, effective December 31, 2011, to eliminate the crediting of future benefits relating to service. A curtailment was recorded during the quarter ended September 30, 2011. As a result the applicable plan assets and obligations were re-measured. The re-measurement included a $9 million ($6 million net of tax) increase in deferred losses within accumulated other comprehensive income and a corresponding decrease to the funded status of the plan, as well as updated asset values, and a change in the discount rate from 6.00% to 5.75%. In addition, all participants were reclassified as inactive for benefit plan purposes and actuarial gains and losses will be amortized over 27 years which represents the expected weighted-average remaining lives of plan participants.
	During the first quarter of 2012, an annuity was purchased to wind up five pension plans in Canada. This resulted in a settlement change of $2 million. The Company has no further obligation for these plans.
	Effective October 1, 2013, the Xylem Canada Company Pension Plan for Salaried Employees was amended to close the plan to new entrants and a soft freeze, where benefits earned to date are based on frozen service but the future average earnings will continue to be recognized.  The impact of the curtailment on the Company’s financial statements was immaterial.  However, the participants are now considered inactive and actuarial gains and losses will be amortized over 25 years which represents the expected weighted-average remaining lives of the plan participants.
	Effective October 14, 2013, an amendment to one of the Company's business unit's pension plans for its hourly workers, the Xylem Standard Hourly Bargaining Unit Pension Plan, modified the benefit formula.  Pension benefits for future service will be based only on years of service.  The remeasurement at year end resulted in a $4 million prior service credit, which will be amortized into net periodic pension cost over approximately 11 years.
	Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets for pension and other employee-related benefit plans (collectively, postretirement plans) reflect the funded status of the postretirement benefit plans. The following table provides a summary of the funded status of our postretirement plans, the presentation of such balances and a summary of amounts recorded within accumulated other comprehensive income.
	(in millions)	31-Dec-13											31-Dec-12
		Pension				Other				Total			Pension				Other			Total
	Fair value of plan assets	$	524			$	—			$	524		$	477			$	—		$	477
	Projected benefit obligation	(777		)		(63		)		(840		)	(790		)		(65		)	(855		)
	Funded status	$	(253	)		$	(63	)		$	(316	)	$	(313	)		$	(65	)	$	(378	)
	Amounts recognized in the balance sheet
	Other non-current assets	$	46			$	—			$	46		$	36			$	—		$	36
	Accrued and other current liabilities	(11		)		(3		)		(14		)	(11		)		(3		)	(14		)
	Accrued postretirement benefits	(288		)		(60		)		(348		)	(338		)		(62		)	(400		)
	Net amount recognized	$	(253	)		$	(63	)		$	(316	)	$	(313	)		$	(65	)	$	(378	)
	Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):
	Net actuarial losses	$	(228	)		$	(20	)		$	(248	)	$	(277	)		$	(24	)	$	(301	)
	Prior service cost	—				—				—			(5		)		—			(5		)
	Total	$	(228	)		$	(20	)		$	(248	)	$	(282	)		$	(24	)	$	(306	)
	The unrecognized amounts recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income will be subsequently recognized as expense on a straight line basis over the average remaining service period of active participants, or for plans with all or substantially all inactive participants, over the average remaining life expectancy. Actuarial gains and losses incurred in future periods and not recognized as expense in those periods will be recognized as increases or decreases in other comprehensive income, net of tax.
	The net actuarial loss included in accumulated other comprehensive income at the end of 2013 and expected to be recognized in net periodic benefit cost during 2014 is $11 million ($8 million, net of tax). The prior service cost included in accumulated other comprehensive income to be recognized in 2014 is less than $1 million.
	The benefit obligation, fair value of plan assets, funded status, and amounts recognized in the consolidated and combined financial statements for our defined benefit domestic and international pension plans were:
		Domestic Plans								International Plans
		December 31,								December 31,
	(in millions)	2013				2012				2013			2012
	Change in benefit obligation:
	Benefit obligation at beginning of year	$	83			$	71			$	707		$	599
	Service cost	3				3				14			11
	Interest cost	3				3				28			29
	Benefits paid	(3		)		(3		)		(32		)	(33		)
	Actuarial (gain) loss	(8		)		9				(9		)	69
	Plan amendments, settlements and curtailments	(4		)		—				(2		)	—
	Foreign currency translation/other	—				—				(3		)	32
	Benefit obligation at end of year	$	74			$	83			$	703		$	707
	Change in plan assets:
	Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	$	51			44				$	426		$	373
	Employer contributions	4				5				36			38
	Actual return on plan assets	6				5				42			37
	Benefits paid	(3		)		(3		)		(32		)	(33		)
	Plan amendments, settlements and curtailments	—				—				(1		)	(1		)
	Foreign currency translation/other	—				—				(5		)	12
	Fair value of plan assets at end of year	$	58			$	51			$	466		$	426
	Funded (unfunded) status of the plans	$	(16	)		$	(32	)		$	(237	)	$	(281	)
	The following table provides a rollforward of the projected benefit obligation for the other postretirement employee benefit plans:
	(in millions)	2013				2012
	Change in benefit obligation:
	Benefit obligation at beginning of year	$	65			$	46
	Service cost	1				1
	Interest cost	3				3
	Benefits paid	(3		)		(3		)
	Actuarial (gain) loss	(2		)		15
Other	(1		)		3
Benefit Obligation at the end of year	$	63			$	65
The accumulated benefit obligation (“ABO”) for all the defined benefit pension plans was $741 million and $740 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. For defined benefit pension plans in which the accumulated benefit obligation was in excess of the fair value of the plans’ assets, the projected benefit obligation (“PBO”), ABO and fair value of the plans’ assets were as follows:
	December 31,
(in millions)	2013				2012
Projected benefit obligation	$	404			$	516
Accumulated benefit obligation	375				469
Fair value of plan assets	106				171
The components of net periodic benefit cost for our defined benefit pension plans are as follows:
	Year Ended December 31,
(in millions)	2013				2012				2011
Domestic defined benefit pension plans:
Service cost	$	3			$	3			$	2
Interest cost	3				3				3
Expected return on plan assets	(4		)		(4		)		(4		)
Amortization of prior service cost	1				1				1
Amortization of net actuarial loss	2				2				—
Net periodic benefit cost	$	5			$	5			$	2
International defined benefit pension plans:
Service cost	$	14			$	11			$	6
Interest cost	28				29				12
Expected return on plan assets	(31		)		(30		)		(6		)
Amortization of net actuarial loss	13				8				2
Settlement and special termination benefits	—				2				1
Net periodic benefit cost	$	24			$	20			$	15
Total net periodic benefit cost	$	29			$	25			$	17
Other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive income, as they pertain to our defined benefit pension plans are as follows:
	Year Ended December 31,
(in millions)	2013				2012				2011
Domestic defined benefit pension plans:
Net (gain) loss	$	(11	)		$	8			$	14
Prior service (credit) cost	(4		)		1				—
Amortization of prior service cost	(1		)		(1		)		(1		)
Amortization of net actuarial loss	(2		)		(2		)		—
Change recognized in other comprehensive income	$	(18	)		$	6			$	13
International defined benefit pension plans:
Net (gain) loss	$	(21	)		$	62			$	57
Amortization of net actuarial loss	(13		)		(8		)		(2		)
Settlement	—				(2		)		—
Foreign exchange	(2		)		8				—
Change recognized in other comprehensive (income) loss (a)	$	(36	)		$	60			$	55
Total recognized in other comprehensive (income) loss	$	(54	)		$	66			$	68
Total recognized in comprehensive (income) loss	$	(25	)		$	91			$	85
(a)	The 2011 amount excludes $97 million ($68 million net of tax) of deferred losses assumed upon Spin-off.
The components of net periodic benefit cost for other postretirement employee benefit plans are as follows:
	Year Ended December 31,
(in millions)	2013				2012				2011
Service cost	$	1			$	1			$	1
Interest cost	3				3				1
Amortization of net actuarial loss	2				1				—
Net periodic benefit cost	$	6			$	5			$	2
Other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive income, as they pertain to other postretirement employee benefit plans are as follows:
	Year Ended December 31,
(in millions)	2013				2012				2011
Net (gain) loss	$	(2	)		$	14			$	3
Amortization of net actuarial loss	(2		)		(1		)		—
Change recognized in other comprehensive (income) loss (a)	$	(4	)		$	13			$	3
Total recognized in comprehensive loss	$	2			$	18			$	5
(a)	The 2011 amount excludes $8 million ($5 million net of tax) of deferred losses assumed upon Spin-off.
Assumptions
The following table provides the weighted-average assumptions used to determine projected benefit obligations and net periodic benefit cost, as they pertain to our pension plans.
	2013						2012					2011
	U.S.			Int’l			U.S.			Int’l		U.S.			Int’l
Benefit Obligation Assumptions
Discount rate	4.79	%		4.23	%		4.13	%		4.04	%	4.87	%		4.76	%
Rate of future compensation increase	NM			3.48	%		4.5	%		3.5	%	4.5	%		3.58	%
Net Periodic Benefit Cost Assumptions
Discount rate	4.13	%		4.04	%		4.87	%		4.76	%	5.83	%		5.53	%
Expected long-term return on plan assets	8	%		7.33	%		8	%		7.35	%	9	%		7.34	%
Rate of future compensation increase	4.5	%		3.5	%		4.5	%		3.58	%	4.5	%		3.37	%
NM	Not meaningful. During 2013, an amendment to one of the Company's business unit's pension plans, the Xylem Standard Hourly Bargaining Unit Pension Plan, modified the benefit formula. Similar to all other U.S. pension plans, pension benefits for future service will be based on years of service and not impacted by future compensation increases.
Management develops each assumption using relevant company experience in conjunction with market-related data for each individual country in which plans exist. Assumptions are reviewed annually and adjusted as necessary.
The expected long-term rate of return on assets reflects the expected returns for each major asset class in which the plans hold investments, the weight of each asset class in the target mix, the correlations among asset classes and their expected volatilities. The assets of the pension plans are held by a number of independent trustees, managed by several investment institutions and are accounted for separately in the Company’s pension funds.
Our expected return on plan assets is estimated by evaluating both historical returns and estimates of future returns. Specifically, we analyze the plans’ actual historical annual return on assets, net of fees, over the past 15, 20 and 25 years; estimate future returns based on independent estimates of asset class returns; and evaluate historical broad market returns over long-term timeframes based on our asset allocation range. For the new U.S. Master Trust, historical returns were estimated using a constructed portfolio that reflects the Company’s strategic asset allocation and the historical compound geometric returns of each asset class for the longest time period available. Based on this approach, the weighted average expected long-term rate of return on assets for all plan assets effective January 1, 2014 is estimated at 7.38%.
The table below provides the weighted average actual rate of return generated on plan assets during each of the years presented as compared to the weighted average expected long-term rates of return utilized in calculating the net periodic benefit costs.
	2013			2012			2011
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets	7.4	%		7.42	%		7.52	%
Actual rate of return on plan assets	10.17	%		10.09	%		(1.40	)%
The assumed rate of future increases in the per capita cost of health care (the health care trend rate) is 7.19% for 2014, decreasing ratably to 5.00% in 2020. An increase or decrease in the health care trend rates by one percent per year would impact the aggregate annual service and interest components by less than $1 million, and impact the benefit obligation by approximately $8 million. To the extent that actual experience differs from these assumptions, the effect will be amortized over the average future service of the covered active employees.
The determination of the assumptions related to postretirement benefit plans are based on the provisions of the applicable accounting pronouncements, the review of various market data and discussion with our actuaries.
Investment Policy
The investment strategy for managing worldwide postretirement benefit plan assets is to seek an optimal rate of return relative to an appropriate level of risk for each plan. Investment strategies vary by plan, depending on the specific characteristics of the plan, such as plan size and design, funded status, liability profile and legal requirements. In general, the plans are managed closely to their strategic allocations.
The following table provides the actual asset allocations of plan assets as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, and the related asset target allocation ranges by asset category.
	2013			2012			Target
							Allocation
							Ranges
Equity securities	31.7	%		29.2	%		20-40%
Fixed income	24.7	%		26.4	%		20-50%
Hedge funds	23.5	%		29.4	%		20-60%
Private equity	4.2	%		5.1	%		0-15%
Insurance contracts and other	15.9	%		9.9	%		0-30%
During the fourth quarter of 2012, the investment strategy for the plan assets within our UK Plan was adjusted with the objective of reducing risk to market and economic volatility as well as helping to maintain the fully funded status and enhance portfolio liquidity. Since at the time the UK Plan held 58% of the Company's postretirement plan assets, this change reduced the overall Company target allocations in equity securities, fixed income and private equity, while increasing the allocation to hedge funds.
Fair Value of Plan Assets
In measuring plan assets at fair value, a fair value hierarchy is applied which categorizes and prioritizes the inputs used to estimate fair value into three levels. The fair value hierarchy is based on maximizing the use of observable inputs and minimizing the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. Classification within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are defined as follows:
•	Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
•	Level 2 inputs are other than quoted prices included within level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. Level 2 inputs include quoted prices (in non-active markets or in active markets for similar assets or liabilities), inputs other than quoted prices that are observable, and inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means.
•	Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the assets or liabilities.
In certain instances, fair value is estimated using quoted market prices obtained from external pricing services. In obtaining such data from the pricing service, we have evaluated the methodologies used to develop the estimate of fair value in order to assess whether such valuations are representative of fair value, including net asset value (NAV). Additionally, in certain circumstances, the NAV reported by an asset manager may be adjusted when sufficient evidence indicates NAV is not representative of fair value.
The following is a description of the valuation methodologies and inputs used to measure fair value for major categories of investments.
•	Equity securities — Equities (including common and preferred shares, domestic listed and foreign listed, closed end mutual funds and exchange traded funds) are generally valued at the closing price reported on the major market on which the individual securities are traded at the measurement date. Equity securities held by the Company that are publicly traded in active markets are classified within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. Those equities that are held in proprietary funds pooled with other investor accounts are generally classified within Level 2 of the hierarchy.
•	Fixed income — United States government securities are generally valued using quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics. Corporate bonds and notes are generally valued by using pricing models (e.g. discounted cash flows), quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics or broker quotes. Fixed income securities are generally classified in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, however, bond funds listed on active markets are classified in Level 1.
•	Hedge funds — Hedge funds are pooled funds that employ a range of investment strategies including equity and fixed income, credit driven, macro and multi oriented strategies. The valuation of limited partnership interests in hedge funds may require significant management judgment. The NAV reported by the asset manager is adjusted when it is determined that NAV is not representative of fair value. In making such an assessment, a variety of factors is reviewed, including, but not limited to, the timeliness of NAV as reported by the asset manager and changes in general economic and market conditions subsequent to the last NAV reported by the asset manager. Depending on how these investments can be redeemed and the extent of any adjustments to NAV, hedge funds are classified within either Level 2 (redeemable within 90 days) or Level 3 (redeemable beyond 90 days) of the fair value hierarchy.
•	Private equity — Private equity includes a diversified range of strategies, including buyout funds, distressed funds, venture and growth equity funds and mezzanine funds. The valuation of limited partnership interests in private equity funds may require significant management judgment. The NAV reported by the asset manager is adjusted when it is determined that NAV is not representative of fair value. In making such an assessment, a variety of factors is reviewed, including, but not limited to, the timeliness of NAV as reported by the asset manager and changes in general economic and market conditions subsequent to the last NAV reported by the asset manager. These funds are generally classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
•	Insurance contracts and other — Primarily comprised of insurance contracts and cash. Insurance contracts are valued at book value, which approximates fair value, and is calculated using the prior year balance adjusted for investment returns and cash flows. Cash and cash equivalents are held in accounts with brokers or custodians for liquidity and investment collateral.
The following table provides the fair value of plan assets held by our pension benefit plans by asset class.
	December 31,
	2013															2012
(in millions)	Total				Level 1				Level 2			Level 3				Total			Level 1			Level 2		Level 3
Asset Category
Equity securities
Global stock funds/securities	$	123			$	108			$	11		$	4			$	93		$	79		$	11	$	3
Index funds	40				3				37			—				46			3			43		—
Emerging markets funds	3				3				—			—				—			—			—		—
Fixed income
Corporate bonds	95				40				48			7				100			32			59		9
Government bonds	35				35				—			—				26			23			3		—
Hedge funds	123				9				95			19				140			44			76		20
Private equity	22				—				—			22				24			—			—		24
Insurance contracts and other	83				62				4			17				48			44			—		4
Total	$	524			$	260			$	195		$	69			$	477		$	225		$	192	$	60
The following table presents a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of fair value measurement within our pension plans using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3).
(in millions)	Equity				Fixed Income				Hedge funds			Private Equity				Other			Total
	Securities
Balance, December 31, 2011	$	2			$	—			$	37		$	24			$	4		$	67
Purchases, sales, settlements	—				8				8			(1		)		—			15
Unrealized loss	—				1				1			1				—			3
Realized gains	1				—				1			—				—			2
Net transfers	—				—				(25		)	—				—			(25		)
Currency impact	—				—				(2		)	—				—			(2		)
Balance, December 31, 2012	3				9				20			24				4			60
Purchases, sales, settlements	—				(3		)		10			(4		)		12			15
Unrealized gains	—				1				1			1				1			4
Realized gains	1				—				—			—				—			1
Net transfers	—				—				(12		)	—				—			(12		)
Currency impact	—				—				—			1				—			1
Balance, December 31, 2013	$	4			$	7			$	19		$	22			$	17		$	69
Contributions and Estimated Future Benefit Payments
Funding requirements under governmental regulations are a major consideration in making contributions to our postretirement plans. We made contributions of $43 million and $46 million to our pension and postretirement benefit plans during 2013 and 2012, respectively. We currently anticipate making contributions to our pension and postretirement benefit plans in the range of $40 million to $50 million during 2014, of which $11 million is expected to be made in the first quarter.
The following benefit payments, which reflect expected future service, as appropriate, are expected to be paid as follows:
(in millions)	Pension				Other Benefits
2014	$	35			$	3
2015	36				3
2016	37				3
2017	38				3
2018	39				3
Years 2019 – 2023	222				20

StockBased_Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Stock-Based Compensation Plans	'
	Stock-Based Compensation Plans
	Our stock-based compensation program is a broad-based program designed to attract and retain employees while also aligning employees’ interests with the interests of our shareholders. In addition, members of our Board of Directors participate in our stock-based compensation program in connection with their service on our board. Share-based awards issued to employees include non-qualified stock options, restricted stock awards and performance-based awards. Compensation costs resulting from share-based payment transactions are recognized primarily within selling, general and administrative expenses, at fair value over the requisite service period (typically three years) on a straight-line basis. Under the 2011 Omnibus Incentive Plan, the number of shares initially available for awards was 18 million. As of December 31, 2013, there were approximately 10 million shares of common stock available for future grants.
	We measure the cost of employee services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments based on the grant-date fair value of the award. The calculated compensation cost is adjusted based on an estimate of awards ultimately expected to vest. The fair value of a non-qualified stock option is determined on the date of grant using a binomial lattice pricing model incorporating multiple and variable assumptions over time, including assumptions such as employee exercise patterns, stock price volatility and changes in dividends. The fair value of restricted stock and performance-based share awards are determined using the closing price on date of grant.
	Total share-based compensation costs recognized for 2013, 2012 and 2011 were $27 million, $22 million, and $13 million, respectively. We recognized less than $1 million of share-based compensation costs within Restructuring and asset impairment charges during 2013, which relates to the acceleration of certain unamortized compensation expense for share-based compensation of restructured employees. A significant component of the charges in 2011 related to costs allocated to Xylem for ITT Corporate employees as well as other ITT employees not solely dedicated to Xylem. These awards and related amounts are not necessarily indicative of awards and amounts that would have been granted if we were an independent, publicly traded company for that period.
	The unamortized compensation expense related to our stock options, restricted shares and performance-based shares was $6 million, $17 million and $1 million, respectively, at December 31, 2013 and is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.5, 1.7 and 2.2 years, respectively.
	The amount of cash received from the exercise of stock options was $22 million for 2013 with a tax benefit of $8 million realized associated with stock option exercises and vesting of restricted stock. We classify as a financing activity the cash flows attributable to excess tax benefits arising from stock option exercises and restricted stock vestings.
	Stock Option Grants
	Options are awarded with a contractual term of ten years and generally vest over or at the conclusion of a three-year period and are exercisable in seven to ten-year periods, except in certain instances of death, retirement or disability. The exercise price per share is the fair market value of the underlying common stock on the date each option is granted. At December 31, 2013, there were options to purchase an aggregate of 3.5 million shares of common stock. The following is a summary of the changes in outstanding stock options for 2013:
	(shares in thousands)	Shares			Weighted				Weighted Average
					Average				Remaining
					Exercise				Contractual
					Price / Share				Term (Years)
	Outstanding at January 1, 2013	4,083			$	26.46			6.4
	Granted	817			$	27.43			10
	Exercised	(850	)		$	25.01			3.4
	Forfeited	(546	)		$	27.86			6.1
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013	3,504			$	26.8			6.4
	Options exercisable at December 31, 2013	1,994			$	26.71			4.9
	Vested and non-vested expected to vest at December 31. 2013	3,438			$	26.79			6.4
	The amount of non-vested options outstanding was 1.5 million and 2.2 million at a weighted average grant date fair value of $26.90 and $27.14 as of December 31, 2013 and January 1, 2013, respectively. The aggregate intrinsic value of the outstanding, exercisable and vested and non-vested stock options expected to vest at December 31, 2013 was $28 million, $16 million and $27 million respectively. The total intrinsic value of options exercised (which is the amount by which the stock price exceeded the exercise price of the options on the date of exercise) during 2013 was $7 million.
	Stock Option Fair Value
	The fair value of each option grant was estimated on the date of grant using the binomial lattice pricing model which incorporates multiple and variable assumptions over time, including assumptions such as employee exercise patterns, stock price volatility and changes in dividends. The following are weighted-average assumptions for 2013.
		2013				2012				2011
	Dividend yield	1.69		%		1.52		%		1.51		%
	Volatility	31.1		%		33.4		%		36.3		%
	Risk-free interest rate	1.28		%		1.42		%		1.5		%
	Expected term (in years)	6.62				7				6.4
	Weighted-average fair value per share	$	7.58			$	8.1			$	7.88
	Expected volatility is calculated based on an analysis of historic and implied volatility measures for a set of peer companies. We use historical data to estimate option exercise and employee termination behavior within the valuation model. Employee groups and option characteristics are considered separately for valuation purposes. The expected term represents an estimate of the period of time options are expected to remain outstanding. The expected term provided above represents the weighted average of expected behavior for certain groups of employees who have historically exhibited different behavior. The risk-free rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of option grant.
	Restricted Stock Grants
	As part of the 2011 Omnibus Incentive Plan, we are authorized to issue shares of restricted stock to eligible employees and directors. Restricted shares granted to employees become fully vested upon the third anniversary of the date of grant, and certain liability-based restricted shares to international employees settle in cash. Prior to the time a restricted share becomes fully vested, the awardees cannot transfer, pledge, hypothecate or encumber such shares. Prior to the time a restricted share is fully vested, the awardees have certain rights of a stockholder and may include the right to vote and receive dividends. If an employee leaves prior to vesting, whether through resignation or termination for cause, the restricted stock and related accrued dividends are forfeited. If an employee retires or is terminated other than for cause, a pro rata portion of the restricted stock may vest in accordance with the terms of the grant agreements. Restricted shares granted to Board members become fully vested upon the date of the next annual meeting.
	Our restricted stock activity was as follows for 2013:
	(shares in thousands)	Shares			Weighted Average
					Grant Date Fair
					Value Per Share
	Outstanding at January 1, 2013	1,588			$	26.92
	Granted	568			$	28.18
	Vested	(691	)		$	26.44
	Forfeited	(190	)		$	28.84
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013	1,275			$	27.67
	Performance-Based Share Grants
	As part of the annual March 2013 grant under the long-term incentive plan, performance-based shares were granted to all executive officers of the Company. The performance-based shares vest based upon performance by the Company over a three-year period against targets approved by the compensation committee of the Company's Board of Directors prior to the grant date. For the 2013-2015 performance period, the performance-based shares were granted at a target of 100% with actual payout contingent upon the achievement of a pre-set, three-year adjusted Return on Invested Capital and cumulative adjusted net income performance target. Compensation costs resulting from share-based payment transactions are recognized primarily within selling, general and administrative expenses, at fair value over the requisite service period (typically three years) on a straight-line basis. The calculated compensation cost is adjusted based on an estimate of awards ultimately expected to vest and our assessment of the probable outcome of the performance condition. The fair value of performance-based share awards at 100% target is determined using the closing price of our common stock on date of grant.
	Our performance-based share activity was as follows for 2013:
	(shares in thousands)	Shares			Weighted Average
					Grant Date Fair
					Value Per Share
	Outstanding at January 1, 2013	—			$	—
	Granted	119			$	27.49
	Vested	—			$	—
	Forfeited	(67	)		$	27.49
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013	52			$	27.49

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	'
	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	The following table provides the components of accumulated other comprehensive income for 2013, 2012 and 2011:
	(in millions)	Foreign Currency Translation			Postretirement Benefit Plans			Derivative Instruments			Total
	Balance at January 1, 2011	$	73		$	(36	)	$	—		$	37
	Foreign currency translation adjustment	(61		)							(61		)
	Contributed currency translation adjustment	276									276
	Change in postretirement benefit plans				(74		)				(74		)
	Change in tax on postretirement benefit plans				15						15
	Amortization of prior service cost and net actuarial loss on postretirement benefit plans into:
	Cost of revenue				2						2
	Selling, general and administrative expenses				1						1
	Tax on amortization of postretirement benefit plan items				(1		)				(1		)
	Assumption of accumulated unrealized gains				(105		)				(105		)
	Assumption of tax on accumulated unrealized gains				32						32
	Balance at December 31, 2011	$	288		$	(166	)	$	—		$	122
	Foreign currency translation adjustment	48									48
	Change in postretirement benefit plans				(93		)				(93		)
	Change in tax on postretirement benefit plans				27						27
	Amortization of prior service cost and net actuarial loss on postretirement benefit plans into:
	Cost of revenue				5						5
	Selling, general and administrative expenses				5						5
	Other non-operating (expense) income, net				4						4
	Tax on amortization of postretirement benefit plan items				(4		)				(4		)
	Unrealized gain on foreign exchange agreements							4			4
	Tax on unrealized gain on foreign exchange agreements							(1		)	(1		)
	Reclassification of unrealized gain on foreign exchange agreements							(3		)	(3		)
	Tax on reclassification of unrealized gain on foreign exchange agreements							1			1
	Balance at December 31, 2012	$	336		$	(222	)	$	1		$	115
	(in millions)	Foreign Currency Translation			Postretirement Benefit Plans			Derivative Instruments			Total
	Balance at January 1, 2013	$	336		$	(222	)	$	1		$	115
	Foreign currency translation adjustment	15									15
	Change in postretirement benefit plans				40						40
	Change in tax on postretirement benefit plans				(17		)				(17		)
	Amortization of prior service cost and net actuarial loss on postretirement benefit plans into:
	Cost of revenue				7						7
	Selling, general and administrative expenses				7						7
	Research and development expenses				1						1
	Other non-operating (expense) income, net				3						3
	Tax on amortization of postretirement benefit plan items				(5		)				(5		)
	Unrealized gains on foreign exchange agreements							1			1
	Reclassification of unrealized gain on foreign exchange agreements into revenue							(2		)	(2		)
	Reclassification of unrealized loss on foreign exchange agreements into cost of revenue							2			2
	Balance at December 31, 2013	$	351		$	(186	)	$	2		$	167

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Commitments and Contingencies	'
	Commitments and Contingencies
	General
	From time to time, we are involved in legal proceedings that are incidental to the operation of our businesses, including acquisitions and divestitures, intellectual property matters, product liability and personal injury claims, employment and pension matters, government and commercial contract disputes.
	We are currently involved in litigation relating to a purchase price dispute with the minority shareholders arising from one of our historical acquisitions. The court recently announced its decision to increase the purchase price to be paid to such minority shareholders, and both sides are appealing that decision.
	From time to time claims may be asserted against Xylem alleging injury caused by any our products resulting from asbestos exposure. We believe there are numerous legal defenses available for such claims and would defend ourselves vigorously. Pursuant to the Distribution Agreement ("Distribution Agreement") dated October 25, 2011 among ITT, Exelis and Xylem, ITT has an obligation to indemnify, defend and hold Xylem harmless for asbestos product liability matters, including settlements, judgments, and legal defense costs associated with all pending and future claims that may arise from past sales of ITT’s legacy products. We believe ITT remains a substantial entity with sufficient financial resources to honor its obligations to us.
	Although the ultimate outcome of any legal matter cannot be predicted with certainty, based on present information, including our assessment of the merits of the particular claims, we do not expect that any asserted or unasserted legal claims or proceedings, individually or in aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, or financial condition. We have estimated and accrued $17 million and $8 million as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively for these general legal matters.
	Indemnifications
	As part of the Spin-off, ITT, Exelis and Xylem agreed to indemnify, defend and hold harmless each of the other parties with respect to such parties’ assumed or retained liabilities under the Distribution Agreement and breaches of the Distribution Agreement or related spin agreements. ITT’s indemnification obligations include asserted and unasserted asbestos and silica liability claims that relate to the presence or alleged presence of asbestos or silica in products manufactured, repaired or sold prior to October 21, 2011, the Distribution Date, subject to limited exceptions with respect to certain employee claims, or in the structure or material of any building or facility, subject to exceptions with respect to employee claims relating to Xylem buildings or facilities. The indemnification associated with pending and future asbestos claims does not expire. Xylem has not recorded a liability for material matters for which we expect to be indemnified by ITT or Exelis through the Distribution Agreement and we are not aware of any claims or other circumstances that would give rise to material payments from us under such indemnifications.
	Environmental
	In the ordinary course of business, we are subject to federal, state, local, and foreign environmental laws and regulations. We are responsible, or are alleged to be responsible, for ongoing environmental investigation and remediation of sites in various countries. These sites are in various stages of investigation and/or remediation and in many of these proceedings our liability is considered de minimis. We have received notification from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and from similar state and foreign environmental agencies, that a number of sites formerly or currently owned and/or operated by Xylem, and other properties or water supplies that may be or have been impacted from those operations, contain disposed or recycled materials or wastes and require environmental investigation and/or remediation. These sites include instances where we have been identified as a potentially responsible party under federal and state environmental laws and regulations.
	Accruals for environmental matters are recorded on a site-by-site basis when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the liability can be reasonably estimated, based on current law and existing technologies. Our accrued liabilities for these environmental matters represent the best estimates related to the investigation and remediation of environmental media such as water, soil, soil vapor, air and structures, as well as related legal fees. These estimates, and related accruals, are reviewed quarterly and updated for progress of investigation and remediation efforts and changes in facts and legal circumstances. Liabilities for these environmental expenditures are recorded on an undiscounted basis. We have estimated and accrued $8 million and $11 million as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, for environmental matters.
	It is difficult to estimate the final costs of investigation and remediation due to various factors, including incomplete information regarding particular sites and other potentially responsible parties, uncertainty regarding the extent of investigation or remediation and our share, if any, of liability for such conditions, the selection of alternative remedial approaches, and changes in environmental standards and regulatory requirements. In our opinion, the total amount accrued is reasonable based on existing facts and circumstances.
	As of December 31, 2013, our estimate of reasonably possible losses in excess of amounts accrued for environmental and legal matters was approximately $26 million.
	Operating Leases
	We lease certain offices, manufacturing buildings, machinery, computers and other equipment. Such leases expire at various dates through 2047 and may include renewal and payment escalation clauses. We often pay maintenance, insurance and tax expense related to leased assets. Total rent expense for the three years ended December 31, 2013 was as follows:
	(in millions)	Total
	2013	$	77
	2012	73
	2011	64
	At December 31, 2013, we are obligated to make minimum rental payments under operating leases which are as follows:
	(in millions)	2014			2015			2016		2017		2018		Thereafter
	Minimum rental payments	$	63		$	51		$	39	$	24	$	22	$	26
	Warranties
	We warrant numerous products, the terms of which vary widely. In general, we warrant products against defect and specific non-performance. Warranty expense was $34 million, $32 million, and $35 million for 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The table below provides changes in the product warranty accrual over each period.
	(in millions)	2013			2012
	Warranty accrual – January 1	$	40		$	42
	Net changes for product warranties in the period	34			32
	Settlement of warranty claims	(37		)	(33		)
	Other	—			(1		)
	Warranty accrual – December 31	$	37		$	40

Related_Party_Transactions_and

Related Party Transactions and Parent Company Equity	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]	'
Related Party Transactions	'
	Related Party Transactions and Parent Company Investment
	Transactions with Unconsolidated Affiliates
	We recorded sales to unconsolidated affiliates during 2013, 2012 and 2011 totaling $15 million, $12 million and $14 million, respectively. Additionally, we purchased $20 million, $20 million and $21 million of products from unconsolidated affiliates during 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	Transactions with Former Parent
	Net transfers from/(to) parent are included within parent company investment on the Consolidated and Combined Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity representing activity with ITT, Xylem's former parent company, prior to the Spin-off. The components of the net transfers from/(to) parent for 2011 are as follows:
		Year Ended December 31,
	(in millions)	2011
	Intercompany dividends	$	(87	)
	Cash pooling and general financing activities	(1,355		)
	Corporate allocations including income taxes	182
	Contribution of assets and liabilities upon Spin-off	20
	Total net transfers from/(to) parent	$	(1,240	)
	All significant intercompany transactions between us and ITT have been included in these consolidated and combined financial statements and are considered to be effectively settled for cash at the time the transaction is recorded, when the underlying transaction is to be settled in cash by ITT. The total net effect of the settlement of these intercompany transactions is reflected in the Consolidated and Combined Statements of Cash Flow as a financing activity.
	During 2011, we sold inventory to other ITT business in the aggregate amount of $10 million, which is included in revenue in our consolidated and combined financial statements. In addition, we recognized cost of revenue from the inventory purchased from other ITT businesses of $10 million for 2011.
	The consolidated and combined financial statements include expense allocations for certain functions provided by ITT as well as other ITT employees not solely dedicated to Xylem, including, but not limited to, general corporate expenses related to finance, legal, information technology, human resources, communications, ethics and compliance, shared services, employee benefits and incentives, and share-based compensation. These expenses have been allocated to us on the basis of direct usage when identifiable, with the remainder allocated on the basis of revenue, headcount or other measure. We were allocated $129 million, which includes $44 million of separation costs, of general corporate expenses incurred by ITT which is included within selling, general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated and Combined Income Statements for 2011.
	The expense allocations have been determined on a basis that we consider to be a reasonable reflection of the utilization of services provided or the benefit received by us during the periods presented. The allocations may not, however, reflect the expense we would have incurred as an independent, publicly traded company for the periods presented. Actual costs that may have been incurred if we had been a standalone company would depend on a number of factors, including the chosen organizational structure, what functions were outsourced or performed by employees and strategic decisions made in areas such as information technology and infrastructure.

Industry_Segment_and_Geographi

Industry Segment and Geographic Data	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Segment Information	'
	Industry Segment and Geographic Data
	Our business is organized into two segments: Water Infrastructure and Applied Water. The Water Infrastructure segment, comprising our Water Solutions and Analytics operating units, focuses on the transportation, treatment and testing of water, offering a range of products including water and wastewater pumps, treatment and testing equipment, and controls and systems. The Applied Water segment, comprising our Residential & Commercial Water and Flow Control operating units, encompasses the uses of water and focuses on the residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural markets offering a wide range of products, including pumps, valves and heat exchangers. Corporate and other consists of corporate office expenses including compensation, benefits, occupancy, depreciation, and other administrative costs, as well as charges related to certain matters, such as the Spin-off transaction and environmental matters that are managed at a corporate level and are not included in the business segments in evaluating performance or allocating resources.
	The accounting policies of each segment are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies (see Note 1). The following tables contain financial information for each reportable segment:
		Year Ended December 31,
	(in millions)	2013			2012			2011
	Revenue:
	Water Infrastructure	$	2,457		$	2,425		$	2,416
	Applied Water	1,444			1,424			1,444
	Eliminations	(64		)	(58		)	(57		)
	Total	$	3,837		$	3,791		$	3,803
	Operating income:
	Water Infrastructure	$	271		$	342		$	343
	Applied Water	167			170			160
	Corporate and other	(75		)	(69		)	(108		)
	Total operating income	363			443			395
	Other non-operating income	(10		)	—			5
	Interest expense	55			55			17
	Income before taxes	$	298		$	388		$	383
	Depreciation and amortization:
	Water Infrastructure	$	115		$	106		$	104
	Applied Water	28			29			31
	Corporate and other	7			7			2
	Total	$	150		$	142		$	137
	Capital expenditures:
	Water Infrastructure	$	76		$	79		$	91
	Applied Water	34			27			31
	Corporate and other	16			6			4
	Total	$	126		$	112		$	126
	The following table illustrates revenue by product category, net of intercompany revenue.
		Year Ended December 31,
	(in millions)	2013			2012			2011
	Pumps, accessories, parts and service	$	3,076		$	3,054		$	3,093
	Other (a)	761			737			710
	Total	$	3,837		$	3,791		$	3,803
	(a)	Other includes treatment equipment, analytical instrumentation, heat exchangers, valves and controls.
	The following table contains the total assets for each reportable segment as of December 31, 2013 and 2012.
		Total Assets
	(in millions)	2013			2012			2011
	Water Infrastructure	$	2,989		$	2,844		$	2,745
	Applied Water	1,340			1,253			1,241
	Corporate and other (a)	567			582			414
	Total	$	4,896		$	4,679		$	4,400
	(a)	Corporate and other consists of items pertaining to our corporate headquarters function, which principally consist of deferred tax assets and certain property, plant and equipment.
	Geographical Information
	Revenue is attributed to countries based upon the location of the customer. Property, Plant & Equipment is attributed to countries based upon the location of the assets.
		Revenue
		Year Ended December 31,
	(in millions)	2013			2012			2011
	United States	$	1,434		$	1,400		$	1,363
	Europe	1,387			1,338			1,422
	Asia Pacific	467			469			426
	Other	549			584			592
	Total	$	3,837		$	3,791		$	3,803
		Property, Plant & Equipment
		December 31,
	(in millions)	2013			2012			2011
	United States	$	186		$	183		$	178
	Europe	225			219			209
	Asia Pacific	45			65			57
	Other	32			20			19
	Total	$	488		$	487		$	463

Supplemental_Information

Supplemental Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]	'
Supplemental Information	'
	Supplemental Information
	The table below provides changes in the allowance for doubtful accounts over each period.
	(in millions)	2013			2012			2011
	Balance at beginning of year	$	25		$	29		$	25
	Additions charged to expense	8			4			11
	Deductions/other	(11		)	(8		)	(7		)
	Balance at end of year	$	22		$	25		$	29
	The table below provides changes in the inventory valuation over each period.
	(in millions)	2013			2012			2011
	Balance at beginning of year	$	38		$	39		$	33
	Additions charged to cost of revenue	14			9			17
	Deductions/other	(11		)	(10		)	(11		)
	Balance at end of year	$	41		$	38		$	39

Quarterly_Financial_Data_Unaud

Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)	'
	Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)
		2013 Quarter Ended
	(In millions, except per share amounts)	Dec. 31		Sept. 30		June 30		Mar. 31
	Revenue	$	1,033	$	965	$	960	$	879
	Gross profit	410		384		371		334
	Operating income	129		98		70		66
	Net income	$	68	$	73	$	46	$	41
	Earnings per share:
	Basic	$	0.37	$	0.39	$	0.25	$	0.22
	Diluted	$	0.37	$	0.39	$	0.25	$	0.22
		2012 Quarter Ended
	(In millions, except per share amounts)	Dec. 31		Sept. 30		June 30		Mar. 31
	Revenue	$	969	$	931	$	966	$	925
	Gross profit	382		374		383		363
	Operating income	104		111		129		99
	Net income	$	73	$	72	$	89	$	63
	Earnings per share:
	Basic	$	0.39	$	0.39	$	0.48	$	0.34
	Diluted	$	0.39	$	0.38	$	0.48	$	0.34

Capital_Stock_Notes

Capital Stock (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Equity [Abstract]	'
Capital Stock	'
	Capital Stock
	The Company has the authority to issue an aggregate of 750 million shares of Common Stock having a par value of $0.01 per share. The stockholders of Xylem common stock are entitled to receive dividends as declared by the Xylem Board of Directors. Dividends declared were $0.4656, $0.4048 and $0.1012 during 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	The changes in common stock outstanding for the three years ended December 31 are as follows:
	(in thousands of shares)	2013		2012		2011
	Beginning Balance, January 1	185,658		184,641		—
	Conversion of net investment	—		—		184,578
	Stock incentive plan activity	1,203		1,367		63
	Repurchase of common stock	(2,304	)	(350	)	—
	Ending Balance, December 31	184,557		185,658		184,641
	On August 20, 2013, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase up to $250 million in shares with no expiration date. The program's objective is to deploy our capital in a manner that benefits our shareholders and maintains our focus on growth. During 2013, we repurchased 1.7 million shares for $50 million under this program. There are up to $200 million in shares that may still be purchased under this plan.
	On August 18, 2012, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to 2.0 million shares of common stock with no expiration date. The program's objective is to offset dilution associated with various Xylem employee stock plans by acquiring shares in the open market from time to time. We repurchased 0.6 million and 0.4 million shares for $17 million and $9 million under this program during 2013 and 2012, respectively. There are up to 1.0 million shares that may still be purchased under this plan.
	Aside from the aforementioned repurchase programs, we repurchased 0.2 million and 0.1 million shares for $6 million and $4 million during 2013 and 2012, respectively in relation to settlement of employee tax withholding obligations due as a result of the vesting of restricted stock.

Summary_of_Significant_Account1

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Basis of Presentation	'
	Basis of Presentation
	The consolidated and combined financial statements reflect our financial position and results of operations in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). All intracompany transactions between our businesses have been eliminated. On and prior to the Distribution Date, our financial position and results of operations consisted of the water equipment and services businesses of ITT Corporation (“WaterCo”) and have been derived from ITT’s historical accounting records and are presented on a carve-out basis through our Distribution Date, while our financial results for Xylem post Spin-off are prepared on a stand-alone basis. As such, our Consolidated Statements of Income, Comprehensive Income and Cash Flows for the periods ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 consist of the consolidated results of Xylem on a stand-alone basis. The Consolidated and Combined Statements of Income, Comprehensive Income and Cash Flows for the twelve months ended December 31, 2011 consist of the consolidated results of Xylem on a stand-alone basis for two months of November and December and the combined results of operations of WaterCo for ten months on a carve-out basis.
	For periods prior to the Spin-off, our consolidated and combined financial statements include expense allocations for (i) certain corporate functions historically provided by ITT, including, but not limited to, finance, legal, information technology, human resources, communications, ethics and compliance, and shared services, (ii) employee benefits and incentives, and (iii) share-based compensation. These expenses have been allocated to us on the basis of direct usage when identifiable, with the remainder allocated on the basis of revenue, headcount or other measures.
	We consider the basis on which the expenses have been allocated to be a reasonable reflection of the utilization of services provided to or the benefit received by us during the periods presented. The allocations may not, however, reflect the expense we would have incurred as an independent, publicly traded company for the periods presented prior to the Distribution Date. Actual costs that may have been incurred if we had been a stand-alone company would depend on a number of factors, including the chosen organizational structure, what functions were outsourced or performed by employees and strategic decisions made in areas such as information technology and infrastructure. Subsequent to the Spin-off, we have performed these functions using our own resources or purchased services, certain of which have been provided by ITT or Exelis under the Transition Services Agreement ("TSA"). As of December 31, 2013, we have completed substantially all services under the TSA.
	Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.
Use of Estimates	'
	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Estimates are revised as additional information becomes available. Estimates and assumptions are used for, but not limited to, postretirement obligations and assets, revenue recognition, income tax contingency accruals and valuation allowances, goodwill and indefinite lived intangible impairment testing and contingent liabilities. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
Consolidation Principles	'
	Consolidation Principles
	We consolidate companies in which we have a controlling financial interest or when Xylem is considered the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity. We account for investments in companies over which we have the ability to exercise significant influence but do not hold a controlling financial interest under the equity method, and we record our proportionate share of income or losses in the Consolidated and Combined Income Statements. Equity method investments are reviewed for impairment when events or circumstances indicate the investment may be other than temporarily impaired. This requires significant judgment, including an assessment of the investee’s financial condition, the possibility of subsequent rounds of financing, and the investee’s historical and projected results of operations. If the actual results of operations for the investee are significantly different from projections, we may incur future charges for the impairment of these investments
Foreign Currency Translation	'
	Foreign Currency Translation
	The national currencies of our foreign companies are generally the functional currencies. Balance sheet accounts are translated at the exchange rate in effect at the end of each period; income statement accounts are translated at the average rates of exchange prevailing during the period. Gains and losses on foreign currency translations are reflected in the cumulative translation adjustments component of stockholders’ equity. Net gains or losses from foreign currency transactions are reported currently in selling, general and administrative expenses.
Revenue Recognition	'
	Revenue Recognition
	Revenue is recognized when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, the price is fixed or determinable, collectability is reasonably assured and delivery has occurred or services have been rendered. For product sales, other than long-term construction-type contracts, we recognize revenue at the time title and risks and rewards of ownership pass, which is generally when products are shipped. Certain contracts with customers require delivery, installation, testing, certification or other acceptance provisions to be satisfied before revenue is recognized. We recognize revenue on product sales to channel partners, including resellers, distributors or value-added solution providers at the time of sale when the channel partners have economic substance apart from Xylem and Xylem has completed its obligations related to the sale. Revenue from the rental of equipment is recognized over the rental period. Service revenue is recognized as services are performed.
	For agreements that contain multiple deliverables, we recognize revenue based on the relative selling price if the deliverable has stand-alone value to the customer and, in arrangements that include a general right of return relative to the delivered element, performance of the undelivered element is considered probable and substantially in the Company’s control. The selling price for a deliverable is based on vendor-specific objective evidence of selling price (“VSOE”), if available, third-party evidence of selling price (“TPE”), if VSOE is not available, or best estimated selling price, if neither VSOE nor TPE is available.
	The deliverables in our arrangements with multiple elements include various products and may include related services, such as installation and start-up services. We allocate arrangement consideration based on the relative selling prices of the separate units of accounting determined in accordance with the hierarchy described above. For deliverables that are sold separately, we establish VSOE based on the price when the deliverable is sold separately. We establish TPE, generally for services, based on prices similarly situated customers pay for similar services from third-party vendors. For those deliverables for which we are unable to establish VSOE or TPE, we estimate the selling price considering various factors including market and pricing trends, geography, product customization, and profit objectives. Revenue for multiple element arrangements is recognized when the appropriate revenue recognition criteria for the individual deliverable have been satisfied.
	Certain businesses enter into long-term construction-type sales contracts for which revenue is recognized under the percentage-of-completion method based upon percentage of costs incurred to total estimated costs.
Shipping and Handling Costs	'
	Shipping and Handling Costs
	Shipping and handling costs are recorded as a component of cost of revenue.
Share-based Compensation	'
	Share-Based Compensation
	Share-based awards issued to employees and members of the Board of Directors include non-qualified stock options, restricted stock awards and performance-based awards. Compensation costs resulting from share-based payment transactions are recognized primarily within selling, general and administrative expenses, at fair value over the requisite service period (typically three years) on a straight-line basis. The calculated compensation cost is adjusted based on an estimate of awards ultimately expected to vest. For performance-based awards, the calculated compensation cost is adjusted based on an estimate of awards ultimately expected to vest and our assessment of the probable outcome of the performance condition.The fair value of a non-qualified stock option is determined on the date of grant using a binomial lattice pricing model incorporating multiple and variable assumptions over time, including assumptions such as employee exercise patterns, stock price volatility and changes in dividends. The fair value of restricted stock awards is determined using the closing price of our common stock on date of grant. The fair value of performance-based share awards at 100% target is determined using the closing price of our common stock on date of grant.
Research and Development	'
	Research and Development
	We conduct research and development activities, which consist primarily of the development of new products, product applications, and manufacturing processes. These costs are charged to expense as incurred.
Exit and Disposal Costs	'
	Exit and Disposal Costs
	We periodically initiate management-approved restructuring activities to achieve cost savings through reduced operational redundancies and to position ourselves strategically in the market in response to prevailing economic conditions and associated customer demand. Costs associated with restructuring actions can include severance, infrastructure charges to vacate facilities or consolidate operations, contract termination costs and other related charges. For involuntary separation plans, a liability is recognized when it is probable and reasonably estimable. For voluntary separation plans, a liability is recognized when the employee irrevocably accepts the voluntary termination. For one-time termination benefits, such as additional severance pay or benefit payouts, and other exit costs, such as lease termination costs, the liability is measured and recognized initially at fair value in the period in which the liability is incurred, with subsequent changes to the liability recognized as adjustments in the period of change.
Deferred Financing Costs	'
	Deferred Financing Costs
	Deferred financing costs represent costs incurred in conjunction with our debt financing activities and are capitalized in other assets and amortized over the life of the related financing arrangements. If the debt is retired early, the related unamortized deferred financing costs are written off in the period the debt is retired and are recorded in the results of operations under the caption “interest expense.”
Income Taxes	'
	Income Taxes
	Income taxes are calculated using the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the estimated future tax effects of temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax bases of assets and liabilities, as measured by the current enacted tax rates.
	We maintain valuation allowances when it is more likely than not that all or a portion of a deferred asset will not be realized. The valuation allowance is intended in part to provide for the uncertainty regarding the ultimate utilization of our U.S. capital loss carryforwards, U.S. foreign tax credit carryovers, and foreign net operating loss carryforwards. In determining whether a valuation allowance is warranted, we consider all positive and negative evidence and all sources of taxable income such as prior earnings history, expected future earnings, carryback and carryforward periods and tax strategies to estimate if sufficient future taxable income will be generated to realize the deferred tax asset. The assessment of the adequacy of our valuation allowance is based on our estimates of taxable income by jurisdiction in which we operate and the period over which our deferred tax assets will be recoverable. In the event that actual results differ from these estimates, or we adjust these estimates in future periods for current trends or expected changes in our estimating assumptions, we may need to modify the level of valuation allowance that could materially impact our business, financial condition and results of operations.
	Our effective tax rate reflects the impact of certain undistributed foreign earnings for which we have not provided U.S. taxes because we plan to reinvest such earnings indefinitely outside the United States. We plan foreign earnings remittance amounts based on projected cash flow needs, as well as the working capital and long-term investment requirements of our foreign subsidiaries and our domestic operations. Based on these assumptions, we estimate the amount we will distribute to the United States and provide the U.S. federal taxes due on these amounts. Material changes in our estimates of cash, working capital and long-term investment requirements in the various jurisdictions in which we do business could impact our effective tax rate.
	Tax benefits are recognized for an uncertain tax position when, in management’s judgment, it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination by a taxing authority. For a tax position that meets the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold, the tax benefit is measured as the largest amount that is judged to have a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement with a taxing authority. The liability associated with unrecognized tax benefits is adjusted periodically due to changing circumstances and when new information becomes available. Such adjustments are recognized in the period in which they are identified. The effective tax rate includes the net impact of changes in the liability for unrecognized tax benefits and subsequent adjustments as considered appropriate by management. While it is often difficult to predict the final outcome or the timing of resolution of any particular tax matter, we believe our liability for unrecognized tax benefits is adequate. We classify interest relating to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of other non-operating (expense) income, net and tax penalties as a component of income tax expense in our Consolidated and Combined Income Statements.
Earnings Per Share	'
	Earnings Per Share
	We present two calculations of earnings per share (“EPS”). “Basic” EPS equals net income divided by weighted average shares outstanding during the period. “Diluted” EPS equals net income divided by the sum of weighted average common shares outstanding during the period plus potentially dilutive shares. Potentially dilutive common shares that are anti-dilutive are excluded from diluted EPS.
	Basic and Diluted EPS for all periods prior to the Spin-off reflect the number of distributed shares on the Distribution Date, or 184.6 million shares. For our 2011 year to date calculations, these shares are treated as issued and outstanding from January 1, 2011 for purposes of calculating historical basic EPS. At the time of the Spin-off, ITT stock options and restricted stock awards were converted to awards of Xylem, and therefore there were no dilutive securities outstanding for historical periods. For 2011, the Company determined our weighted average dilutive shares outstanding assuming that the date of our separation from ITT was the beginning of the period.
Cash Equivalents	'
	Cash Equivalents
	We consider all liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
Receivables and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts and Cash Discounts	'
	Receivables and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts and Cash Discounts
	Trade receivables primarily comprise uncollected amounts owed to us from transactions with customers and are presented net of allowances for doubtful accounts and cash discounts.
	We determine our allowance for doubtful accounts using a combination of factors to reduce our trade receivable balances to their estimated net realizable amount. We maintain an allowance for doubtful accounts based on a variety of factors, including the length of time receivables are past due, macroeconomic trends and conditions, significant one-time events, historical experience and the financial condition of customers. We record a specific reserve for individual accounts when we become aware of specific customer circumstances, such as in the case of bankruptcy filings or deterioration in the customer’s operating results or financial position. The past due or delinquency status of a receivable is based on the contractual payment terms of the receivable. If circumstances related to the specific customer change, we adjust estimates of the recoverability of receivables as appropriate. We determine our allowance for cash discounts primarily based on historical experience with customers.
	Credit risk with respect to accounts receivable is generally diversified due to the large number of entities comprising our customer base and their dispersion across many different geographical regions. We perform ongoing credit evaluations of the financial condition of our third-party distributors, resellers and other customers and require collateral, such as letters of credit and bank guarantees, in certain circumstances. As of December 31, 2013 and 2012 we do not believe we have any significant concentrations of credit risk.
Inventories	'
	Inventories
	Inventories, which include the costs of material, labor and overhead, are stated at the lower of cost or market using the first in, first out ("FIFO") method. Estimated losses from obsolete and slow-moving inventories are recorded to reduce inventory values to their estimated net realizable value. Our manufacturing operations recognize costs of sales using standard costs with full overhead absorption, which generally approximates actual cost.
Property, Plant and Equipment	'
	Property, Plant and Equipment
	These assets are recorded at historical cost and are depreciated using the straight-line method of depreciation over the estimated useful lives as follows:
		Estimated Life
	Buildings and improvements	5 to 40 years
	Machinery and equipment	2 to 10 years
	Furniture and fixtures	3 to 7 years
	Equipment held for lease or rental	2 to 10 years
	Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the shorter of their estimated useful life or the term of the lease. Costs related to maintenance and repairs that do not prolong the assets' useful lives are expensed as incurred.
Long-Lived Asset Impairment	'
	Long-Lived Asset Impairment
	Long-lived assets, including intangible assets with finite lives, are amortized and tested for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate their carrying value may not be recoverable. We assess the recoverability of long-lived assets based on the undiscounted future cash flow the assets are expected to generate and recognize an impairment loss when estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset plus net proceeds expected from disposition of the asset, if any, are less than the carrying value of the asset. When an impairment is identified, we reduce the carrying amount of the asset to its estimated fair value based on a discounted cash flow approach or, when available and appropriate, to comparable market values.
	Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are not amortized, but rather are tested for impairment annually (or more frequently if impairment indicators arise, such as changes to the reporting unit structure, significant adverse changes in the business climate or an adverse action or assessment by a regulator). We conduct our annual impairment testing on the first day of our fourth quarter. For goodwill, the impairment test is a two-step test. In the first step, the estimated fair value of each reporting unit is compared to the carrying value of the net assets assigned to that reporting unit. If the estimated fair value of the reporting unit exceeds its carrying value, goodwill is not impaired and the second step of the impairment test is not performed. If the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeds its estimated fair value, then the second step of the impairment test is performed in order to measure the impairment loss to be recorded, if any. If the carrying value of a reporting unit’s goodwill exceeds its implied fair value, then we record an impairment loss equal to the difference. We estimate the fair value of our reporting units and indefinite-lived intangible assets using an income approach. Under the income approach, we estimate fair value based on the present value of estimated future cash flows.
Product Warranties	'
	Product Warranties
	We accrue for the estimated cost of product warranties at the time revenue is recognized and record it as a component of cost of revenue. Our product warranty liability reflects our best estimate of probable liability under the terms and conditions of our product warranties offered to customers. We estimate the liability based on our standard warranty terms, the historical frequency of claims and the cost to replace or repair our products under warranty. Factors that impact our warranty liability include the number of units sold, the length of warranty term, historical and anticipated rates of warranty claims and cost per claim. We assess the adequacy of our recorded warranty liabilities quarterly and adjust amounts as necessary.
Postretirement Benefit Plans	'
	Postretirement Benefit Plans
	The determination of defined benefit pension and postretirement plan obligations and their associated costs requires the use of actuarial computations to estimate participant plan benefits to which the employees will be entitled. The significant assumptions primarily relate to discount rates, expected long-term rates of return on plan assets, rate of future compensation increases, mortality, termination, and other factors. We develop each assumption using relevant company experience in conjunction with market-related data for each individual country in which such plans exist. All actuarial assumptions are reviewed annually with third-party consultants and adjusted as necessary. For the recognition of net periodic postretirement cost, the calculation of the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets is generally derived using a market-related value of plan assets based on average asset values at the measurement date over the last five years. Actual results that differ from our assumptions are accumulated and amortized on a straight line basis only to the extent they exceed 10% of the higher of the market-related value or the projected benefit obligation, over the estimated remaining service period of active participants, or for plans with all or substantially all inactive participants, over the average remaining life expectancy. The fair value of plan assets is determined based on market prices or estimated fair value at the measurement date.
	We consider changes to a plan’s benefit formula that eliminate the accrual for future service but continue to allow for future salary increases (i.e. “soft freeze”) a curtailment.
Business Combinations	'
	Business Combinations
	We allocate the purchase price of acquisitions to the tangible and intangible assets acquired, liabilities assumed, and non-controlling interests in the acquiree based on their estimated fair value at the acquisition date. Changes to the acquisition date provisional fair values prior to the expiration of the measurement period, a period not to exceed 12 months from date of acquisition, are recorded as an adjustment to the associated goodwill. Changes to the acquisition date fair values after expiration of the measurement period are recorded in earnings. The excess of the acquisition price over those estimated fair values is recorded as goodwill. Acquisition-related expenses and restructuring costs, if any, are recognized separately from the business combination and are expensed as incurred.
Derivative Financial Instruments	'
	Derivative Financial Instruments
	We record all derivatives on the balance sheet at fair value. The accounting for changes in the fair value of derivatives depends on whether we have elected to designate a derivative in a hedging relationship and apply hedge accounting and whether the hedging relationship has satisfied the criteria necessary to apply hedge accounting. Derivatives designated and qualifying as a hedge of the exposure to changes in the fair value of an asset, liability, or firm commitment attributable to a particular risk are considered fair value hedges. Derivatives designated and qualifying as a hedge of the exposure to variability in expected future cash flows, including forecasted transactions, are considered cash flow hedges. Derivatives may also be designated as hedges of the foreign currency exposure of a net investment in a foreign operation. Hedge accounting generally provides for the matching of the timing of gain or loss recognition on the hedging instrument with the recognition of the changes in the fair value of the hedged asset or liability that are attributable to the hedged risk in a fair value hedge or the earnings effect of the hedged forecasted transactions in a cash flow hedge. We may enter into derivative contracts that are intended to hedge certain risks economically, even though hedge accounting does not apply or we elect not to apply hedge accounting.
	The effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives designated and that qualify as cash flow hedges of foreign exchange risk is recorded in other comprehensive income ("OCI") and is subsequently reclassified into either revenue or cost of revenue (hedge of sales classified into revenue and hedge of purchases classified into cost of revenue) in the period that the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings. Any ineffective portion of the change in fair value of the derivative is recognized directly in selling, general and administrative expenses. Our policy is to de-designate cash flow hedges at the time forecasted transactions are recognized as assets or liabilities on a business unit’s balance sheet and report subsequent changes in fair value through selling, general and administrative expenses where the gain or loss due to movements in currency rates on the underlying asset or liability is revalued. If it becomes probable that the originally forecasted transaction will not occur, the gain or loss related to the hedge recorded within accumulated other comprehensive income is immediately recognized into net income.
Commitments and Contingencies	'
	Commitments and Contingencies
	We record accruals for commitments and loss contingencies for those which are both probable and for which the amount can be reasonably estimated. In addition, legal fees are accrued for cases where a loss is probable and the related fees can be reasonably estimated. Significant judgment is required to determine both probability and the estimated amount of loss. We review these accruals quarterly and adjust the accruals to reflect the impact of negotiations, settlements, rulings, advice of legal counsel, and other current information.
	Accruals for environmental matters are recorded on a site-by-site basis when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the liability can be reasonably estimated, based on current law and existing technologies. Our estimated liability is reduced to reflect the anticipated participation of other potentially responsible parties in those instances where it is probable that such parties are legally responsible and financially capable of paying their respective shares of the relevant costs. These accruals are reviewed quarterly and are adjusted as assessment and remediation efforts progress or as additional technical or legal information becomes available. Actual costs to be incurred at identified sites in future periods may vary from the estimates, given inherent uncertainties in evaluating environmental exposures. Accruals for environmental liabilities are primarily included in other non-current liabilities at undiscounted amounts and exclude claims for recoveries from insurance companies or other third parties.
Concentrations of Credit Risk	'
	Concentrations of Credit Risk
	Financial instruments that potentially subject us to significant concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash and cash equivalents, and accounts receivable from trade customers. We maintain cash and cash equivalents and derivative contracts with various financial institutions. These financial institutions are located in many different geographical regions, and our policy is designed to limit exposure with any one institution. As part of our cash and risk management processes, we perform periodic evaluations of the relative credit standing of the financial institutions. We have not sustained any material credit losses during the previous three years from instruments held at financial institutions. We may utilize forward contracts to protect against the effects of foreign currency fluctuations. Such contracts involve the risk of non-performance by the counterparty. Credit risk with respect to accounts receivable is generally diversified due to the large number of entities comprising our customer base and their dispersion across many different industries and geographic regions. We perform ongoing credit evaluations of the financial condition of our third-party distributors, resellers and other customers and require collateral, such as letters of credit and bank guarantees, in certain circumstances.
	Substantially all of the cash and cash equivalents, including foreign cash balances, at December 31, 2013 and 2012 were uninsured. Foreign cash balances at December 31, 2013 and 2012 were $423 million and $401 million, respectively.
Fair Value Measurements	'
	Fair Value Measurements
	We determine fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. We use a hierarchical structure to prioritize the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three broad levels. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1), then to quoted market prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets (Level 2) and gives the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3).

Recently_Issued_Accounting_Pro1

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy	'
	Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted
	In January 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued guidance related to service concession arrangements. A service concession arrangement is an arrangement between a public-sector entity grantor and an operating entity under which the operating entity operates the grantor's infrastructure (for example, airports, roads and bridges). The guidance states that service concession arrangements should not be accounted for under the guidance of Topic 840, Leases, but rather other guidance as deemed appropriate. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning December 15, 2014. We are currently evaluating the impact of the guidance on our financial condition and results of operations.
	In July 2013, the FASB issued guidance on the financial statement presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit. The guidance requires that an unrecognized tax benefit or a portion of an unrecognized tax benefit, be presented as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward. If an applicable deferred tax asset is not available or a company does not expect to use the applicable deferred tax asset, the unrecognized tax benefit should be presented in an entity's financial statements as a liability and should not be combined with a deferred tax asset. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2013. The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations.
	In March 2013, the FASB issued guidance on the release of a cumulative translation adjustment ("CTA") related to an entity's investment in a foreign entity into income. The guidance requires such CTA to be released when there has been a: (1) sale of a subsidiary or group of net assets within a foreign entity and the sale represents the substantially complete liquidation of the investment in the foreign entity, (2) loss of a controlling financial interest in an investment in a foreign entity or (3) step acquisition for a foreign entity. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2013. The impact of the guidance on our financial condition and results of operations will depend on the occurrence and the significance of transactions that meet the criteria described above.
	In February 2013, the FASB issued guidance related to the measurement and disclosure of obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements. The new guidance requires companies to measure obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements as the sum of (1) the amount the company agreed to pay on the basis of its arrangement among co-obligors and (2) any additional amount the company expects to pay on behalf of its co-obligors. Additionally, the new guidance requires the disclosure of a description of the joint and several arrangement and the total outstanding amount of the obligation for all joint parties. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2013. The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations.
	Recently Adopted Pronouncements
	In February 2013, the FASB issued guidance regarding new disclosures for items reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income ("AOCI"). The guidance requires entities to present information about items reclassified out of AOCI by component. Additionally, entities are required to present either on the face of the statement where net income is presented or as a separate disclosure in the notes to the financial statements, significant amounts reclassified out of AOCI by the respective line items of net income. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2012. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on our financial statement presentation and disclosures.
	In July 2012, the FASB provided companies with the option to make an initial qualitative evaluation, based on events and circumstances, to determine the likelihood of an impairment of an indefinite-lived intangible asset. The results of this qualitative assessment determine whether it is necessary to perform the currently required quantitative comparison of the indefinite-lived intangible asset's fair value to its carrying amount. If it is more likely than not that the fair value of the intangible asset is less than its carrying amount, a company would be required to perform the quantitative assessment. This guidance is effective for annual and interim impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after September 15, 2012 with early adoption permitted. The adoption of the guidance did not have a material impact on our financial condition and results of operations.
	In September 2011, in conjunction with the assessment of the impairment of goodwill, the FASB provided companies with the option to make an initial qualitative evaluation, based on the entity’s events and circumstances, to determine the likelihood of goodwill impairment. The results of this qualitative assessment determine whether it is necessary to perform the currently required two-step impairment test. If it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, a company would be required to perform the two-step impairment test. We adopted this new guidance effective January 1, 2012. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on our financial condition and results of operations.
	In June 2011, the FASB issued authoritative guidance surrounding the presentation of comprehensive income, with an objective of increasing the prominence of items reported in other comprehensive income (“OCI”). The guidance requires most entities to present items of net income and other comprehensive income either in one continuous statement, referred to as the statement of comprehensive income, or in two separate, but consecutive, statements of net income and other comprehensive income. We have adopted this guidance with retrospective application and have presented total comprehensive income in our Consolidated and Combined Statements of Comprehensive Income for all reported periods.
	In May 2011, the FASB issued guidance intended to achieve common fair value measurements and related disclosures between U.S. GAAP and international accounting standards. The amendments primarily clarify existing fair value guidance and are not intended to change the application of existing fair value measurement guidance. However, the amendments include certain instances where a particular principle or requirement for measuring fair value or disclosing information about fair value measurements has changed. On January 1, 2012, we adopted this guidance. The adoption of the guidance did not have a material impact on our financial condition and results of operations.

Summary_of_Significant_Account2

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment	'
		Estimated Life
	Buildings and improvements	5 to 40 years
	Machinery and equipment	2 to 10 years
	Furniture and fixtures	3 to 7 years
	Equipment held for lease or rental	2 to 10 years
		December 31,
	(in millions)	2013		2012
	Land, buildings and improvements	$	263	$	255
	Machinery and equipment	685		653
	Equipment held for lease or rental	192		183
	Furniture and fixtures	93		90
	Construction work in progress	49		40
	Other	22		19
	Total property, plant and equipment, gross	1,304		1,240
	Less accumulated depreciation	816		753
	Total property, plant and equipment, net	$	488	$	487

Acquisitions_Acquisitions_Tabl

Acquisitions Acquisitions (Tables) (YSI Corporation)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
YSI Corporation	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'
Allocation of Purchase Price	'
	The following table presents the allocation of the purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, based on their fair values (in millions):
	Purchase Price			$	309
	Assets acquired and liabilities assumed:
	Accounts receivable	15
	Inventory	15
	Property, plant and equipment	9
	Goodwill	190
	Intangible assets	125
	Other current and non-current assets	17
	Other current and non-current liabilities	(62	)
	Net assets acquired			$	309

Restructuring_and_Asset_Impair1

Restructuring and Asset Impairment Charges (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]	'
Components of restructuring and asset impairment charges	'
	The components of restructuring and asset impairment charges incurred during each of the previous three years ended are presented below.
		Year Ended December 31,
	(in millions)	2013				2012			2011
	By component:
	Severance and other charges	$	38			$	17		$	—
	Lease related charges	2				—			—
	Total restructuring charges	40				17			—
	Asset impairment	2				—			2
	Total restructuring and asset impairment charges	$	42			$	17		$	2
	By segment:
	Water Infrastructure	$	33			$	14		$	—
	Applied Water	9				3			2
Restructuring accruals	'
	The following table displays a rollforward of the restructuring accruals, presented on our Consolidated Balance Sheet within accrued liabilities, for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012.
	(in millions)	2013				2012
	Restructuring accruals - January 1	$	9			$	1
	Restructuring charges	40				17
	Cash payments	(35		)		(9		)
	Other	(1		)		—
	Restructuring accruals - December 31	$	13			$	9
	By segment:
	Water Infrastructure	$	10			$	6
	Applied Water	3				3
Planned employee reductions associatied with restructuring	'
	The following is a rollforward of employee position eliminations associated with restructuring activities for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012.
		2013			2012
	Planned reductions - January 1	54			—
	Additional planned reductions	513			189
	Actual reductions	(516	)		(135	)
	Planned reductions - December 31	51			54

Separation_Costs_Tables

Separation Costs (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Separation Costs [Abstract]	'
Non-recurring separation costs incurred	'
	The components of separation costs incurred during these periods are presented below.
		Year Ended December 31,
	(in millions)	2013			2012
	Rebranding and marketing costs	$	—		$	8
	Advisory and professional fees	—			7
	Information and technology costs	2			3
	Employee retention and hiring costs	—			1
	Lease termination and other real estate costs	2			1
	Other	—			2
	Total separation costs in operating income	4			22
	Income tax benefit	(2		)	(6		)
	Total separation costs, net of tax	$	2		$	16

Other_NonOperating_Income_Net_

Other Non-Operating Income, Net Other Non-Operating Income, Net (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]	'
Components of Other Non-Operating Income, Net	'
	The components of other non-operating (expense) income, net are as follows:
		Year Ended December 31,
	(in millions)	2013			2012			2011
	Interest income	$	3		$	4		$	3
	Income from joint ventures	2			4			4
	Other expense – net (a)	(15		)	(8		)	(2		)
	Total other non-operating (expense) income, net	$	(10	)	$	—		$	5
	(a)	2013 includes $10 million of expense incurred under the tax matters agreement with ITT. Refer to Note 7 "Income Taxes" for additional information regarding the tax matters agreement.

Income_Taxes_Tables

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Source of pre-tax income and components of income tax expense	'
	The source of pre-tax income and the components of income tax expense are as follows:
		Year Ended December 31,
	(in millions)	2013				2012				2011
	Income components:
	Domestic	$	49			$	106			$	46
	Foreign	249				282				337
	Total pre-tax income	$	298			$	388			$	383
	Income tax expense components:
	Current:
	Domestic – federal	$	37			$	27			$	20
	Domestic – state and local	1				7				5
	Foreign	46				56				71
	Total Current	84				90				96
	Deferred:
	Domestic – federal	$	(6	)		$	10			$	21
	Domestic – state and local	—				(2		)		3
	Foreign	(8		)		(7		)		(16		)
	Total Deferred	(14		)		1				8
	Total income tax provision	$	70			$	91			$	104
	Effective income tax rate	23.5		%		23.4		%		27.4		%
Schedule of effective income tax rate reconciliation	'
	Reconciliations between taxes at the U.S. federal income tax rate and taxes at our effective income tax rate on earnings before income taxes are as follows:
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Tax provision at U.S. statutory rate	35	%		35	%		35	%
	Increase (decrease) in tax rate resulting from:
	Foreign restructurings	—			—			1.5
	State income taxes	0.7			1.2			1.3
	Settlements of tax examinations	—			0.2			(4.7	)
	Valuation allowance	39.4			8.9			4.7
	Tax exempt interest	(43.0	)		(18.2	)		(14.6	)
	Foreign tax rate differential	(4.1	)		(3.4	)		(4.6	)
	Repatriation of foreign earnings, net of foreign tax credits	5.1			0.4			3.7
	Non-deductible separation costs	—			—			2.6
	Tax incentives	(8.1	)		—			—
	Other – net	(1.5	)		(0.7	)		2.5
	Effective income tax rate	23.5	%		23.4	%		27.4	%
Components of net deferred tax assets and liabilities	'
	The following is a summary of the components of the net deferred tax assets and liabilities recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets:
		December 31,
	(in millions)	2013				2012
	Deferred tax assets:
	Employee benefits	$	114			$	130
	Accrued expenses	20				17
	Loss carryforward	357				237
	Inventory	6				7
	Foreign tax credit carryforwards	17				18
	Other	1				3
		$	515			$	412
	Valuation allowance	(349		)		(229		)
	Net deferred tax asset	$	166			$	183
	Deferred tax liabilities:
	Intangibles	$	180			$	174
	Investment in foreign subsidiaries	15				15
	Property, plant, and equipment	19				15
	Other	42				34
	Total deferred tax liabilities	$	256			$	238
Deferred taxes classification	'
	Deferred taxes are classified in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as follows:
		December 31,
	(in millions)	2013				2012
	Current assets	$	41			$	41
	Non-current assets	64				77
	Current liabilities	(4		)		—
	Non-current liabilities	(191		)		(173		)
	Total net deferred tax liabilities	$	(90	)		$	(55	)
Tax attributes available to reduce future taxable income	'
	Tax attributes available to reduce future taxable income begin to expire as follows:
	(in millions)	31-Dec-13				First Year of Expiration
	U.S. net operating loss	$	10			31-Dec-23
	State net operating loss	48				December 31, 2014
	U.S. tax credits	31				December 31, 2020
	Foreign net operating loss	1,214				December 31, 2014
Reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits	'
	A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:
	(in millions)	2013				2012				2011
	Unrecognized tax benefits — January 1	$	8			$	5			$	43
	Additions for:
	Current year tax positions	23				1				—
	Prior year tax positions	—				2				—
	Reductions for:
	Assumption by ITT	—				—				(24		)
	Settlements	(1		)		—				(14		)
	Unrecognized tax benefits — December 31	$	30			$	8			$	5
Earliest open tax years by major jurisdiction	'
	The following table summarizes the earliest open tax years by major jurisdiction:
	Jurisdiction		Earliest
			Open Year
	Canada		2008
	Germany		2005
	Italy		2008
	Luxembourg		2010
	Poland		2006
	Sweden		2008
	Switzerland		2013
	United Kingdom		2006
	United States		2009

Earnings_Per_Share_Tables

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Basic and diluted net earnings per share	'
	The following is a reconciliation of the shares used in calculating basic and diluted net earnings per share.
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Net Income (in millions)	$	228		$	297		$	279
	Shares (in thousands):
	Weighted average common shares outstanding	185,082			185,459			184,574
	Add: Participating securities (a)	134			325			485
	Weighted average common shares outstanding — Basic	185,216			185,784			185,059
	Plus incremental shares from assumed conversions: (b)
	Dilutive effect of stock options	264			213			202
	Dilutive effect of restricted stock	558			233			63
	Weighted average common shares outstanding — Diluted	186,038			186,230			185,324
	Basic earnings per share	$	1.23		$	1.6		$	1.51
	Diluted earnings per share	$	1.22		$	1.59		$	1.5
	(a)	Restricted stock awards containing rights to non-forfeitable dividends which participate in undistributed earnings with common shareholders are considered participating securities for purposes of computing earnings per share.
	(b)	Incremental shares from stock options, restricted stock and performance share units are computed by the treasury stock method. The weighted average shares listed below were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because to do so would have been anti-dilutive for the periods presented or were otherwise excluded under the treasury stock method. The treasury stock method calculates dilution assuming the exercise of all in-the-money options and vesting of restricted stock and performance share awards, reduced by the repurchase of shares with the proceeds from the assumed exercises, unrecognized compensation expense for outstanding awards and the estimated tax benefit of the assumed exercises. Performance share units will be included in the treasury stock calculation of diluted earnings per share upon achievement of underlying performance conditions. See Note 16, "Stock-Based Compensation Plans" for further detail on the performance share units.
Incremental shares from stock options and restricted stock	'
		Year Ended December 31,
	(in thousands)	2013		2012			2011
	Stock options	4,126		4,285			4,445
	Restricted shares	703		870			788
	Performance shares	80		—			—

Inventories_Tables

Inventories (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Inventories	'
		December 31,
	(in millions)	2013		2012
	Finished goods	$	189	$	182
	Work in process	31		30
	Raw materials	255		231
	Total inventories, net	$	475	$	443

Property_Plant_and_Equipment_T

Property, Plant and Equipment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment	'
		Estimated Life
	Buildings and improvements	5 to 40 years
	Machinery and equipment	2 to 10 years
	Furniture and fixtures	3 to 7 years
	Equipment held for lease or rental	2 to 10 years
		December 31,
	(in millions)	2013		2012
	Land, buildings and improvements	$	263	$	255
	Machinery and equipment	685		653
	Equipment held for lease or rental	192		183
	Furniture and fixtures	93		90
	Construction work in progress	49		40
	Other	22		19
	Total property, plant and equipment, gross	1,304		1,240
	Less accumulated depreciation	816		753
	Total property, plant and equipment, net	$	488	$	487

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_1

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Changes in the carrying value of goodwill by operating segment	'
	Changes in the carrying value of goodwill by operating segment during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 are as follows:
	(in millions)	Water		Applied Water			Total
		Infrastructure
	Balance as of December 31, 2011	$	1,054	$	556		$	1,610
	Activity in 2012
	Acquisitions	19		—			19
	Foreign currency and other	12		6			18
	Balance as of December 31, 2012	$	1,085	$	562		$	1,647
	Activity in 2013
	Acquisitions	48		—			48
	Foreign currency and other	16		7			23
	Balance as of December 31, 2013	$	1,149	$	569		$	1,718
Other Intangible Assets	'
	Information regarding our other intangible assets is as follows:
	(in millions)	31-Dec-13							31-Dec-12
		Carrying		Accumulated			Net		Carrying		Accumulated			Net
		Amount		Amortization			Intangibles		Amount		Amortization			Intangibles
	Customer and distributor relationships	$	352	$	(104	)	$	248	$	317	$	(75	)	$	242
	Proprietary technology	109		(36		)	73		105		(29		)	76
	Trademarks	35		(16		)	19		33		(14		)	19
	Patents and other	20		(17		)	3		21		(17		)	4
	Indefinite-lived intangibles	145		—			145		143		—			143
	Other intangibles	$	661	$	(173	)	$	488	$	619	$	(135	)	$	484
Estimated Amortization Expense	'
	Estimated amortization expense for each of the five succeeding years is as follows:
	(in millions)
	2014	$	36
	2015	35
	2016	35
	2017	34
	2018	34

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen1

Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Derivative Instruments [Table Text Block]	'
	Listed in the table below are the outstanding foreign currency derivatives that were used to hedge foreign exchange risks as of December 31, 2013.
	(in millions; except number of instruments)
	Foreign Currency Derivative		Number of			Notional			Sell Notional Currency	Notional		Buy Notional
			Instruments			Sold				Purchased		Currency
	Buy PLN/ Sell EUR forward		22			24			Euro (EUR)	103		Polish Zloty
												(PLN)
	Buy HUF/ Sell EUR forward		11			11			Euro (EUR)	3,186		Hungarian
												Forint (HUF)
	Buy SEK/ Sell EUR forward		11			137			Euro (EUR)	1,233		Swedish Krona (SEK)
	Sell GBP/ Buy EUR forward		11			22			British Pound Sterling (GBP)	27		Euro (EUR)
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	Derivative Financial Instruments
	Risk Management Objective of Using Derivatives
	We are exposed to certain risks arising from both our business operations and economic conditions and principally manage our exposures to these risks through management of our core business activities. Certain of our foreign operations expose us to fluctuations of foreign interest rates and exchange rates that may impact revenue, expenses, cash receipts and payments. We enter into derivative financial instruments to protect the value or fix the amount of certain cash flows in terms of the functional currency of the business unit with that exposure.
	Cash Flow Hedges of Foreign Exchange Risk
	We are exposed to fluctuations in various foreign currencies against our functional currencies. We use foreign currency derivatives, including currency forward agreements, to manage our exposure to fluctuations in the various exchange rates. Currency forward agreements involve fixing the foreign currency exchange rate for delivery of a specified amount of foreign currency on a specified date.
	Beginning in 2012, certain business units within our segments with exposure to foreign currency exchange risks have designated certain currency forward agreements as cash flow hedges of forecasted intercompany inventory purchases and sales. Listed in the table below are the outstanding foreign currency derivatives that were used to hedge foreign exchange risks as of December 31, 2013.
	(in millions; except number of instruments)
	Foreign Currency Derivative		Number of			Notional			Sell Notional Currency	Notional		Buy Notional
			Instruments			Sold				Purchased		Currency
	Buy PLN/ Sell EUR forward		22			24			Euro (EUR)	103		Polish Zloty
												(PLN)
	Buy HUF/ Sell EUR forward		11			11			Euro (EUR)	3,186		Hungarian
												Forint (HUF)
	Buy SEK/ Sell EUR forward		11			137			Euro (EUR)	1,233		Swedish Krona (SEK)
	Sell GBP/ Buy EUR forward		11			22			British Pound Sterling (GBP)	27		Euro (EUR)
	The table below presents the effect of our derivative financial instruments on the Consolidated and Combined Income Statements and Statements of Comprehensive Income.
			Year Ended December 31,
	(in millions)		2013				2012			2011
	Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedges
	Foreign Exchange Contracts
	Amount of gain recognized in OCI (a)		$	1			$	4		$	—
	Amount of (gain) reclassified from OCI into revenue (a)		(2		)		(2		)	—
	Amount of loss (gain) reclassified from OCI into cost of revenue (a)		2				(1		)	—
	(a)	Effective portion
	As of December 31, 2013, $2 million of the net unrealized gains on cash flow hedges is expected to be reclassified into earnings in the next 12 months. Any ineffective portion of the change in fair value of a cash flow hedge is recognized immediately in selling, general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated and Combined Income Statements and, for the twelve months ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 was not material.
	The fair values of our foreign exchange contracts currently included in our hedging program were as follows:
		December 31,
	(in millions)	2013				2012
	Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
	Assets
	Other current assets	$	1			$	—
Schedule of Foreign Exchange Contracts, Statement of Financial Position [Table Text Block]	'
	The fair values of our foreign exchange contracts currently included in our hedging program were as follows:
		December 31,
	(in millions)	2013				2012
	Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
	Assets
	Other current assets	$	1			$	—
Effect of derivative financial instruments	'
	The table below presents the effect of our derivative financial instruments on the Consolidated and Combined Income Statements and Statements of Comprehensive Income.
			Year Ended December 31,
	(in millions)		2013				2012			2011
	Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedges
	Foreign Exchange Contracts
	Amount of gain recognized in OCI (a)		$	1			$	4		$	—
	Amount of (gain) reclassified from OCI into revenue (a)		(2		)		(2		)	—
	Amount of loss (gain) reclassified from OCI into cost of revenue (a)		2				(1		)	—
	(a)	Effective portion

Accrued_and_Other_Current_Liab1

Accrued and Other Current Liabilities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]	'
Accrued and Other Current Liabilities	'
		December 31,
	(in millions)	2013		2012
	Compensation and other employee-benefits	$	215	$	201
	Customer-related liabilities	63		60
	Accrued warranty costs	36		40
	Accrued income taxes	45		50
	Other accrued liabilities	120		92
	Total accrued and other current liabilities	$	479	$	443

Credit_Facilities_and_LongTerm1

Credit Facilities and Long-Term Debt (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Credit Facilities and Long-Term Debt	'
	Total debt outstanding is summarized as follows:
		December 31,
	(in millions)	2013			2012
	Short-term borrowings and current maturities of long-term debt	$	42		$	6
	Long-term debt:
	3.550% Senior Notes due 2016 (a)	600			600
	4.875% Senior Notes due 2021 (a)	600			600
	Unamortized discount (b)	(1		)	(1		)
	Long-term debt	1,199			1,199
	Total debt (c)	$	1,241		$	1,205
	(a)	The fair value of our Senior Notes (as defined below) was determined using quoted prices in active markets for identical securities, which are considered Level 1 inputs. The fair value of our Senior Notes due 2016 (as defined below) was $635 million and $639 million as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The fair value of our Senior Notes due 2021 (as defined below) was $629 million and $680 million as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	(b)	The unamortized discount is recognized as a reduction in the carrying value of the Senior Notes in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and is being amortized to interest expense in our Consolidated and Combined Income Statements over the expected remaining terms of the Senior Notes.

Postretirement_Benefit_Plans_T

Postretirement Benefit Plans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Defined Benefit Plans And Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block	'
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs	'
	The components of net periodic benefit cost for other postretirement employee benefit plans are as follows:
		Year Ended December 31,
	(in millions)	2013				2012				2011
	Service cost	$	1			$	1			$	1
	Interest cost	3				3				1
	Amortization of net actuarial loss	2				1				—
	Net periodic benefit cost	$	6			$	5			$	2
Schedule of Changes in Accumulated Postemployment Benefit Obligations	'
	Other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive income, as they pertain to other postretirement employee benefit plans are as follows:
		Year Ended December 31,
	(in millions)	2013				2012				2011
	Net (gain) loss	$	(2	)		$	14			$	3
	Amortization of net actuarial loss	(2		)		(1		)		—
	Change recognized in other comprehensive (income) loss (a)	$	(4	)		$	13			$	3
	Total recognized in comprehensive loss	$	2			$	18			$	5
Defined benefit contributions by employer	'
	Matching obligations, the majority of which were funded in cash in connection with the plans, along with transition credits and other company contributions are as follows:
	(in millions)	Defined Contribution
	2013	$	35
	2012	30
	2011	28
Summary of amounts recorded within accumulated other comprehensive income	'
	The following table provides a summary of the funded status of our postretirement plans, the presentation of such balances and a summary of amounts recorded within accumulated other comprehensive income.
	(in millions)	31-Dec-13											31-Dec-12
		Pension				Other				Total			Pension				Other			Total
	Fair value of plan assets	$	524			$	—			$	524		$	477			$	—		$	477
	Projected benefit obligation	(777		)		(63		)		(840		)	(790		)		(65		)	(855		)
	Funded status	$	(253	)		$	(63	)		$	(316	)	$	(313	)		$	(65	)	$	(378	)
	Amounts recognized in the balance sheet
	Other non-current assets	$	46			$	—			$	46		$	36			$	—		$	36
	Accrued and other current liabilities	(11		)		(3		)		(14		)	(11		)		(3		)	(14		)
	Accrued postretirement benefits	(288		)		(60		)		(348		)	(338		)		(62		)	(400		)
	Net amount recognized	$	(253	)		$	(63	)		$	(316	)	$	(313	)		$	(65	)	$	(378	)
	Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):
	Net actuarial losses	$	(228	)		$	(20	)		$	(248	)	$	(277	)		$	(24	)	$	(301	)
	Prior service cost	—				—				—			(5		)		—			(5		)
	Total	$	(228	)		$	(20	)		$	(248	)	$	(282	)		$	(24	)	$	(306	)
Summary of the funded status of postretirement plans	'
	The benefit obligation, fair value of plan assets, funded status, and amounts recognized in the consolidated and combined financial statements for our defined benefit domestic and international pension plans were:
		Domestic Plans								International Plans
		December 31,								December 31,
	(in millions)	2013				2012				2013			2012
	Change in benefit obligation:
	Benefit obligation at beginning of year	$	83			$	71			$	707		$	599
	Service cost	3				3				14			11
	Interest cost	3				3				28			29
	Benefits paid	(3		)		(3		)		(32		)	(33		)
	Actuarial (gain) loss	(8		)		9				(9		)	69
	Plan amendments, settlements and curtailments	(4		)		—				(2		)	—
	Foreign currency translation/other	—				—				(3		)	32
	Benefit obligation at end of year	$	74			$	83			$	703		$	707
	Change in plan assets:
	Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	$	51			44				$	426		$	373
	Employer contributions	4				5				36			38
	Actual return on plan assets	6				5				42			37
	Benefits paid	(3		)		(3		)		(32		)	(33		)
	Plan amendments, settlements and curtailments	—				—				(1		)	(1		)
	Foreign currency translation/other	—				—				(5		)	12
	Fair value of plan assets at end of year	$	58			$	51			$	466		$	426
	Funded (unfunded) status of the plans	$	(16	)		$	(32	)		$	(237	)	$	(281	)
Accumulated benefit obligation and fair value of the plans' assets	'
	For defined benefit pension plans in which the accumulated benefit obligation was in excess of the fair value of the plans’ assets, the projected benefit obligation (“PBO”), ABO and fair value of the plans’ assets were as follows:
		December 31,
	(in millions)	2013				2012
	Projected benefit obligation	$	404			$	516
	Accumulated benefit obligation	375				469
	Fair value of plan assets	106				171
Components of net periodic benefit cost and other amounts recognized in other comprehensive income	'
	The components of net periodic benefit cost for our defined benefit pension plans are as follows:
		Year Ended December 31,
	(in millions)	2013				2012				2011
	Domestic defined benefit pension plans:
	Service cost	$	3			$	3			$	2
	Interest cost	3				3				3
	Expected return on plan assets	(4		)		(4		)		(4		)
	Amortization of prior service cost	1				1				1
	Amortization of net actuarial loss	2				2				—
	Net periodic benefit cost	$	5			$	5			$	2
	International defined benefit pension plans:
	Service cost	$	14			$	11			$	6
	Interest cost	28				29				12
	Expected return on plan assets	(31		)		(30		)		(6		)
	Amortization of net actuarial loss	13				8				2
	Settlement and special termination benefits	—				2				1
	Net periodic benefit cost	$	24			$	20			$	15
	Total net periodic benefit cost	$	29			$	25			$	17
	Other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive income, as they pertain to our defined benefit pension plans are as follows:
		Year Ended December 31,
	(in millions)	2013				2012				2011
	Domestic defined benefit pension plans:
	Net (gain) loss	$	(11	)		$	8			$	14
	Prior service (credit) cost	(4		)		1				—
	Amortization of prior service cost	(1		)		(1		)		(1		)
	Amortization of net actuarial loss	(2		)		(2		)		—
	Change recognized in other comprehensive income	$	(18	)		$	6			$	13
	International defined benefit pension plans:
	Net (gain) loss	$	(21	)		$	62			$	57
	Amortization of net actuarial loss	(13		)		(8		)		(2		)
	Settlement	—				(2		)		—
	Foreign exchange	(2		)		8				—
	Change recognized in other comprehensive (income) loss (a)	$	(36	)		$	60			$	55
	Total recognized in other comprehensive (income) loss	$	(54	)		$	66			$	68
	Total recognized in comprehensive (income) loss	$	(25	)		$	91			$	85
	(a)	The 2011 amount excludes $97 million ($68 million net of tax) of deferred losses assumed upon Spin-off.
	The components of net periodic benefit cost for other postretirement employee benefit plans are as follows:
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine projected benefit obligations and net periodic benefit cost	'
	The following table provides the weighted-average assumptions used to determine projected benefit obligations and net periodic benefit cost, as they pertain to our pension plans.
		2013						2012					2011
		U.S.			Int’l			U.S.			Int’l		U.S.			Int’l
	Benefit Obligation Assumptions
	Discount rate	4.79	%		4.23	%		4.13	%		4.04	%	4.87	%		4.76	%
	Rate of future compensation increase	NM			3.48	%		4.5	%		3.5	%	4.5	%		3.58	%
	Net Periodic Benefit Cost Assumptions
	Discount rate	4.13	%		4.04	%		4.87	%		4.76	%	5.83	%		5.53	%
	Expected long-term return on plan assets	8	%		7.33	%		8	%		7.35	%	9	%		7.34	%
	Rate of future compensation increase	4.5	%		3.5	%		4.5	%		3.58	%	4.5	%		3.37	%
Actual plan returns	'
	The table below provides the weighted average actual rate of return generated on plan assets during each of the years presented as compared to the weighted average expected long-term rates of return utilized in calculating the net periodic benefit costs.
		2013			2012			2011
	Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets	7.4	%		7.42	%		7.52	%
	Actual rate of return on plan assets	10.17	%		10.09	%		(1.40	)%
Allocation of plan assets	'
	The following table provides the fair value of plan assets held by our pension benefit plans by asset class.
		December 31,
		2013															2012
	(in millions)	Total				Level 1				Level 2			Level 3				Total			Level 1			Level 2		Level 3
	Asset Category
	Equity securities
	Global stock funds/securities	$	123			$	108			$	11		$	4			$	93		$	79		$	11	$	3
	Index funds	40				3				37			—				46			3			43		—
	Emerging markets funds	3				3				—			—				—			—			—		—
	Fixed income
	Corporate bonds	95				40				48			7				100			32			59		9
	Government bonds	35				35				—			—				26			23			3		—
	Hedge funds	123				9				95			19				140			44			76		20
	Private equity	22				—				—			22				24			—			—		24
	Insurance contracts and other	83				62				4			17				48			44			—		4
	Total	$	524			$	260			$	195		$	69			$	477		$	225		$	192	$	60
	The following table provides the actual asset allocations of plan assets as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, and the related asset target allocation ranges by asset category.
		2013			2012			Target
								Allocation
								Ranges
	Equity securities	31.7	%		29.2	%		20-40%
	Fixed income	24.7	%		26.4	%		20-50%
	Hedge funds	23.5	%		29.4	%		20-60%
	Private equity	4.2	%		5.1	%		0-15%
	Insurance contracts and other	15.9	%		9.9	%		0-30%
Reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of fair value measurements with pension plans using significant unobservable inputs (level 3)	'
	The following table presents a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of fair value measurement within our pension plans using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3).
	(in millions)	Equity				Fixed Income				Hedge funds			Private Equity				Other			Total
		Securities
	Balance, December 31, 2011	$	2			$	—			$	37		$	24			$	4		$	67
	Purchases, sales, settlements	—				8				8			(1		)		—			15
	Unrealized loss	—				1				1			1				—			3
	Realized gains	1				—				1			—				—			2
	Net transfers	—				—				(25		)	—				—			(25		)
	Currency impact	—				—				(2		)	—				—			(2		)
	Balance, December 31, 2012	3				9				20			24				4			60
	Purchases, sales, settlements	—				(3		)		10			(4		)		12			15
	Unrealized gains	—				1				1			1				1			4
	Realized gains	1				—				—			—				—			1
	Net transfers	—				—				(12		)	—				—			(12		)
	Currency impact	—				—				—			1				—			1
	Balance, December 31, 2013	$	4			$	7			$	19		$	22			$	17		$	69
Expected benefit payments	'
	The following benefit payments, which reflect expected future service, as appropriate, are expected to be paid as follows:
	(in millions)	Pension				Other Benefits
	2014	$	35			$	3
	2015	36				3
	2016	37				3
	2017	38				3
	2018	39				3
	Years 2019 – 2023	222				20
Other postretirement benefit plans	'
Defined Benefit Plans And Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block	'
Projected benefit obligations	'
	The following table provides a rollforward of the projected benefit obligation for the other postretirement employee benefit plans:
	(in millions)	2013				2012
	Change in benefit obligation:
	Benefit obligation at beginning of year	$	65			$	46
	Service cost	1				1
	Interest cost	3				3
	Benefits paid	(3		)		(3		)
	Actuarial (gain) loss	(2		)		15
	Other	(1		)		3
	Benefit Obligation at the end of year	$	63			$	65

StockBased_Compensation_Tables

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Summary of the changes in outstanding stock options	'
	The following is a summary of the changes in outstanding stock options for 2013:
	(shares in thousands)	Shares			Weighted				Weighted Average
					Average				Remaining
					Exercise				Contractual
					Price / Share				Term (Years)
	Outstanding at January 1, 2013	4,083			$	26.46			6.4
	Granted	817			$	27.43			10
	Exercised	(850	)		$	25.01			3.4
	Forfeited	(546	)		$	27.86			6.1
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013	3,504			$	26.8			6.4
	Options exercisable at December 31, 2013	1,994			$	26.71			4.9
	Vested and non-vested expected to vest at December 31. 2013	3,438			$	26.79			6.4
Weighted-average assumptions	'
	The following are weighted-average assumptions for 2013.
		2013				2012				2011
	Dividend yield	1.69		%		1.52		%		1.51		%
	Volatility	31.1		%		33.4		%		36.3		%
	Risk-free interest rate	1.28		%		1.42		%		1.5		%
	Expected term (in years)	6.62				7				6.4
	Weighted-average fair value per share	$	7.58			$	8.1			$	7.88
Summary of restricted stock activity	'
	Our restricted stock activity was as follows for 2013:
	(shares in thousands)	Shares			Weighted Average
					Grant Date Fair
					Value Per Share
	Outstanding at January 1, 2013	1,588			$	26.92
	Granted	568			$	28.18
	Vested	(691	)		$	26.44
	Forfeited	(190	)		$	28.84
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013	1,275			$	27.67
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Performance-Based Units Award Activity	'
	Our performance-based share activity was as follows for 2013:
	(shares in thousands)	Shares			Weighted Average
					Grant Date Fair
					Value Per Share
	Outstanding at January 1, 2013	—			$	—
	Granted	119			$	27.49
	Vested	—			$	—
	Forfeited	(67	)		$	27.49
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013	52			$	27.49

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv1

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'
Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	'
	The following table provides the components of accumulated other comprehensive income for 2013, 2012 and 2011:
	(in millions)	Foreign Currency Translation			Postretirement Benefit Plans			Derivative Instruments			Total
	Balance at January 1, 2011	$	73		$	(36	)	$	—		$	37
	Foreign currency translation adjustment	(61		)							(61		)
	Contributed currency translation adjustment	276									276
	Change in postretirement benefit plans				(74		)				(74		)
	Change in tax on postretirement benefit plans				15						15
	Amortization of prior service cost and net actuarial loss on postretirement benefit plans into:
	Cost of revenue				2						2
	Selling, general and administrative expenses				1						1
	Tax on amortization of postretirement benefit plan items				(1		)				(1		)
	Assumption of accumulated unrealized gains				(105		)				(105		)
	Assumption of tax on accumulated unrealized gains				32						32
	Balance at December 31, 2011	$	288		$	(166	)	$	—		$	122
	Foreign currency translation adjustment	48									48
	Change in postretirement benefit plans				(93		)				(93		)
	Change in tax on postretirement benefit plans				27						27
	Amortization of prior service cost and net actuarial loss on postretirement benefit plans into:
	Cost of revenue				5						5
	Selling, general and administrative expenses				5						5
	Other non-operating (expense) income, net				4						4
	Tax on amortization of postretirement benefit plan items				(4		)				(4		)
	Unrealized gain on foreign exchange agreements							4			4
	Tax on unrealized gain on foreign exchange agreements							(1		)	(1		)
	Reclassification of unrealized gain on foreign exchange agreements							(3		)	(3		)
	Tax on reclassification of unrealized gain on foreign exchange agreements							1			1
	Balance at December 31, 2012	$	336		$	(222	)	$	1		$	115
	(in millions)	Foreign Currency Translation			Postretirement Benefit Plans			Derivative Instruments			Total
	Balance at January 1, 2013	$	336		$	(222	)	$	1		$	115
	Foreign currency translation adjustment	15									15
	Change in postretirement benefit plans				40						40
	Change in tax on postretirement benefit plans				(17		)				(17		)
	Amortization of prior service cost and net actuarial loss on postretirement benefit plans into:
	Cost of revenue				7						7
	Selling, general and administrative expenses				7						7
	Research and development expenses				1						1
	Other non-operating (expense) income, net				3						3
	Tax on amortization of postretirement benefit plan items				(5		)				(5		)
	Unrealized gains on foreign exchange agreements							1			1
	Reclassification of unrealized gain on foreign exchange agreements into revenue							(2		)	(2		)
	Reclassification of unrealized loss on foreign exchange agreements into cost of revenue							2			2
	Balance at December 31, 2013	$	351		$	(186	)	$	2		$	167

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Total rent expense under operating leases	'
	Total rent expense for the three years ended December 31, 2013 was as follows:
	(in millions)	Total
	2013	$	77
	2012	73
	2011	64
Minimum rental payments under operating leases	'
	At December 31, 2013, we are obligated to make minimum rental payments under operating leases which are as follows:
	(in millions)	2014			2015			2016		2017		2018		Thereafter
	Minimum rental payments	$	63		$	51		$	39	$	24	$	22	$	26
Changes in product warranty accrual	'
	The table below provides changes in the product warranty accrual over each period.
	(in millions)	2013			2012
	Warranty accrual – January 1	$	40		$	42
	Net changes for product warranties in the period	34			32
	Settlement of warranty claims	(37		)	(33		)
	Other	—			(1		)
	Warranty accrual – December 31	$	37		$	40

Related_Party_Transactions_and1

Related Party Transactions and Parent Company Equity (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Related Party Transactions	'
	The components of the net transfers from/(to) parent for 2011 are as follows:
		Year Ended December 31,
	(in millions)	2011
	Intercompany dividends	$	(87	)
	Cash pooling and general financing activities	(1,355		)
	Corporate allocations including income taxes	182
	Contribution of assets and liabilities upon Spin-off	20
	Total net transfers from/(to) parent	$	(1,240	)

Industry_Segment_and_Geographi1

Industry Segment and Geographic Data (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Financial information for each reportable segment	'
	The accounting policies of each segment are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies (see Note 1). The following tables contain financial information for each reportable segment:
		Year Ended December 31,
	(in millions)	2013			2012			2011
	Revenue:
	Water Infrastructure	$	2,457		$	2,425		$	2,416
	Applied Water	1,444			1,424			1,444
	Eliminations	(64		)	(58		)	(57		)
	Total	$	3,837		$	3,791		$	3,803
	Operating income:
	Water Infrastructure	$	271		$	342		$	343
	Applied Water	167			170			160
	Corporate and other	(75		)	(69		)	(108		)
	Total operating income	363			443			395
	Other non-operating income	(10		)	—			5
	Interest expense	55			55			17
	Income before taxes	$	298		$	388		$	383
	Depreciation and amortization:
	Water Infrastructure	$	115		$	106		$	104
	Applied Water	28			29			31
	Corporate and other	7			7			2
	Total	$	150		$	142		$	137
	Capital expenditures:
	Water Infrastructure	$	76		$	79		$	91
	Applied Water	34			27			31
	Corporate and other	16			6			4
	Total	$	126		$	112		$	126
Revenue by product category	'
	The following table illustrates revenue by product category, net of intercompany revenue.
		Year Ended December 31,
	(in millions)	2013			2012			2011
	Pumps, accessories, parts and service	$	3,076		$	3,054		$	3,093
	Other (a)	761			737			710
	Total	$	3,837		$	3,791		$	3,803
Total assets for each reportable segment	'
	The following table contains the total assets for each reportable segment as of December 31, 2013 and 2012.
		Total Assets
	(in millions)	2013			2012			2011
	Water Infrastructure	$	2,989		$	2,844		$	2,745
	Applied Water	1,340			1,253			1,241
	Corporate and other (a)	567			582			414
	Total	$	4,896		$	4,679		$	4,400
Revenues and Property, Plant and Equipment by geographic location	'
	Revenue is attributed to countries based upon the location of the customer. Property, Plant & Equipment is attributed to countries based upon the location of the assets.
		Revenue
		Year Ended December 31,
	(in millions)	2013			2012			2011
	United States	$	1,434		$	1,400		$	1,363
	Europe	1,387			1,338			1,422
	Asia Pacific	467			469			426
	Other	549			584			592
	Total	$	3,837		$	3,791		$	3,803
		Property, Plant & Equipment
		December 31,
	(in millions)	2013			2012			2011
	United States	$	186		$	183		$	178
	Europe	225			219			209
	Asia Pacific	45			65			57
	Other	32			20			19
	Total	$	488		$	487		$	463

Supplemental_Information_Table

Supplemental Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts	'
	The table below provides changes in the allowance for doubtful accounts over each period.
	(in millions)	2013			2012			2011
	Balance at beginning of year	$	25		$	29		$	25
	Additions charged to expense	8			4			11
	Deductions/other	(11		)	(8		)	(7		)
	Balance at end of year	$	22		$	25		$	29
	The table below provides changes in the inventory valuation over each period.
	(in millions)	2013			2012			2011
	Balance at beginning of year	$	38		$	39		$	33
	Additions charged to cost of revenue	14			9			17
	Deductions/other	(11		)	(10		)	(11		)
	Balance at end of year	$	41		$	38		$	39

Quarterly_Financial_Data_Table

Quarterly Financial Data (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)	'
		2013 Quarter Ended
	(In millions, except per share amounts)	Dec. 31		Sept. 30		June 30		Mar. 31
	Revenue	$	1,033	$	965	$	960	$	879
	Gross profit	410		384		371		334
	Operating income	129		98		70		66
	Net income	$	68	$	73	$	46	$	41
	Earnings per share:
	Basic	$	0.37	$	0.39	$	0.25	$	0.22
	Diluted	$	0.37	$	0.39	$	0.25	$	0.22
		2012 Quarter Ended
	(In millions, except per share amounts)	Dec. 31		Sept. 30		June 30		Mar. 31
	Revenue	$	969	$	931	$	966	$	925
	Gross profit	382		374		383		363
	Operating income	104		111		129		99
	Net income	$	73	$	72	$	89	$	63
	Earnings per share:
	Basic	$	0.39	$	0.39	$	0.48	$	0.34
	Diluted	$	0.39	$	0.38	$	0.48	$	0.34

Capital_Stock_Tables

Capital Stock (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Equity [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Common Stock Outstanding Roll Forward	'
	The changes in common stock outstanding for the three years ended December 31 are as follows:
	(in thousands of shares)	2013		2012		2011
	Beginning Balance, January 1	185,658		184,641		—
	Conversion of net investment	—		—		184,578
	Stock incentive plan activity	1,203		1,367		63
	Repurchase of common stock	(2,304	)	(350	)	—
	Ending Balance, December 31	184,557		185,658		184,641

Summary_of_Significant_Account3

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details Textual) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified				Minimum [Member]	Maximum [Member]	Foreign Currency [Member]	Foreign Currency [Member]
Number of distributed shares	187,600,000	186,200,000	184,600,000	'	'	'	'
Intangible assets estimated economic useful lives	'	'	'	'5 years	'40 years	'	'
Cash	'	'	'	'	'	$423	$401

Summary_of_Significant_Account4

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Lives) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Building and improvements | Minimum [Member]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'
Property, plant and equipment estimated useful lives	'5 years
Building and improvements | Maximum [Member]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'
Property, plant and equipment estimated useful lives	'40 years
Machinery and equipment | Minimum [Member]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'
Property, plant and equipment estimated useful lives	'2 years
Machinery and equipment | Maximum [Member]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'
Property, plant and equipment estimated useful lives	'10 years
Furniture and fixtures | Minimum [Member]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'
Property, plant and equipment estimated useful lives	'3 years
Furniture and fixtures | Maximum [Member]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'
Property, plant and equipment estimated useful lives	'7 years
Equipment held for lease or rental | Minimum [Member]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'
Property, plant and equipment estimated useful lives	'2 years
Equipment held for lease or rental | Maximum [Member]	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'
Property, plant and equipment estimated useful lives	'10 years

Acquisitions_Details

Acquisitions (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 01, 2011
In Millions, unless otherwise specified				YSI Corporation
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Purchase Price	'	'	'	$309
Assets acquired and liabilities assumed:	'	'	'	'
Accounts receivable	'	'	'	15
Inventory	'	'	'	15
Property, plant and equipment	'	'	'	9
Goodwill	1,718	1,647	1,610	190
Intangible assets	'	'	'	125
Other current and non-current assets	'	'	'	17
Other current and non-current liabilities	'	'	'	-62
Net assets acquired	'	'	'	$309

Acquisitions_Details_1

Acquisitions (Details 1) (USD $)

2 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

10 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Mar. 31, 2012

Oct. 30, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenue

'

$1,033

$965

$960

$879

$969

$931

$966

$925

'

$3,837

$3,791

$3,803

Net income

59

68

73

46

41

73

72

89

63

220

228

297

279

Depreciation and amortization

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-150

-142

-137

Income tax provision

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$70

$91

$104

Acquisitions_Details_Textual

Acquisitions (Details Textual) (USD $)

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Mar. 01, 2013

Jun. 30, 2012

Feb. 05, 2013

Apr. 30, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Oct. 26, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Jul. 13, 2012

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2010

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 01, 2011

Sep. 01, 2011

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 01, 2011

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 01, 2011

company

MultiTrode Pty Ltd

MultiTrode Pty Ltd

PIMS Group

PIMS Group

Heartland Pump Rental and Sales Inc

Heartland Pump Rental and Sales Inc

MJK Automation

MJK Automation

YSI Corporation

YSI Corporation

YSI Corporation

YSI Corporation

YSI Corporation

YSI Corporation

YSI Corporation

YSI Corporation

YSI Corporation

Employees

Employees

Employees

Trademarks

Customer Relationships

Customer Relationships

Proprietary Technology

Proprietary Technology

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Cash payment to acquire business

$84

'

'

'

'

'

$57

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total spent on business acquisitions

81

41

'

309

'

'

55

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Purchase Price

'

'

'

'

26

'

'

'

'

29

'

12

'

'

'

309

'

'

'

'

'

Number of employees

'

'

'

'

'

60

'

220

'

'

'

'

'

'

390

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenue from acquired entity

'

'

13

'

'

'

'

38

33

'

11

'

'

101

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of acquisitions

'

2

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Transaction costs

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Goodwill

1,718

1,647

'

1,610

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

190

'

'

'

'

'

Intangible assets

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

125

'

'

'

'

'

Finite lived intangible assets acquired

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

41

'

35

Finite lived intangible assets acquired, weighted average useful life

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'16 years

'

'16 years

'

Indefinite lived intangible assets acquired

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$49

'

'

'

'

Restructuring_and_Asset_Impair2

Restructuring and Asset Impairment Charges (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'
Severance and other charges	$38	$17	$0
Business Exit Costs	2	0	0
Total net restructuring charges	40	17	0
Asset impairment	2	0	2
Restructuring and asset impairments charges, net	42	17	2
Water Infrastructure	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'
Restructuring and asset impairments charges, net	33	14	0
Applied Water	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'
Restructuring and asset impairments charges, net	$9	$3	$2

Restructuring_and_Asset_Impair3

Restructuring and Asset Impairment Charges (Details 1) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Restructuring accruals	$9	$1	'
Severance and other	40	17	0
Cash payments	-35	-9	'
Other	-1	0	'
Restructuring accruals	13	9	1
Water Infrastructure	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Restructuring accruals	10	6	'
Applied Water	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Restructuring accruals	$3	$3	'

Restructuring_and_Asset_Impair4

Restructuring and Asset Impairment Charges (Details 2)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
	Employees	Employees
Restructuring and Related Cost, Number of Positions Eliminated [Roll Forward]	'	'
Planned reductions, January 1	54	0
Additional planned reductions	513	189
Actual reductions	-516	-135
Planned reductions, December 31	51	54

Restructuring_and_Asset_Impair5

Restructuring and Asset Impairment Charges Restructuring and Asset Impairment Charges (Textual Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
Water Infrastructure [Member]	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost	$33
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date	31
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost Remaining	2
Applied Water [Member]	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost	10
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date	8
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost Remaining	2
Trade Names | Water Infrastructure [Member]	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Finite-lived	$2

Separation_Costs_Details

Separation Costs (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Separation Costs [Abstract]	'	'	'
Rebranding and marketing costs	$0	$8	'
Advisory fees and other	0	7	'
Information and technology costs	2	3	'
Employee Retention And Hiring Costs	0	1	'
Lease termination and other real estate costs	2	1	'
Other	0	2	'
Total separation costs in operating income	4	22	87
Income tax (benefit) expense	-2	-6	'
Total separation costs, net of tax	$2	$16	'

Other_NonOperating_Income_Net_1

Other Non-Operating Income, Net Other Non-Operating Income, Net (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Component of Operating Other Cost and Expense [Line Items]	'		'		'
Income tax expense	$70		$91		$104
Interest and dividend income	3		4		3
Income from joint ventures	2		4		4
Other income (expense) - net	-15	[1]	-8	[1]	-2	[1]
Other non-operating income, net	-10		0		5
ITT [Member]	'		'		'
Component of Operating Other Cost and Expense [Line Items]	'		'		'
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Pursuant to Related Party Agreement	$10		'		'
[1]	2013 includes $10 million of expense incurred under the tax matters agreement with ITT. Refer to Note 7 "Income Taxes" for additional information regarding the tax matters agreement.

Income_Taxes_Details

Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income components:	'	'	'
Domestic	$49	$106	$46
Foreign	249	282	337
Income before taxes	298	388	383
Current:	'	'	'
Domestic - federal	37	27	20
Domestic - state and local	1	7	5
Foreign	46	56	71
Total Current	84	90	96
Deferred:	'	'	'
Domestic - federal	-6	10	21
Domestic - state and local	0	-2	3
Foreign	-8	-7	-16
Total Deferred	-14	1	8
Income tax provision	$70	$91	$104
Effective tax rate	23.50%	23.40%	27.40%

Income_Taxes_Details_1

Income Taxes (Details 1)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
Tax provision at U.S. statutory rate	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
Foreign restructurings	0.00%	0.00%	1.50%
State income taxes	0.70%	1.20%	1.30%
Settlements of tax examinations	0.00%	0.20%	-4.70%
Valuation allowance	39.40%	8.90%	4.70%
Tax exempt interest	-43.00%	-18.20%	-14.60%
Foreign tax rate differential	-4.10%	-3.40%	-4.60%
Repatriation of foreign earnings, net of foreign tax credits	5.10%	0.40%	3.70%
Non-deductible separation costs	0.00%	0.00%	2.60%
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credits, Other	-8.10%	0.00%	0.00%
Other - net	-1.50%	-0.70%	2.50%
Provision for income taxes	23.50%	23.40%	27.40%

Income_Taxes_Details_2

Income Taxes (Details 2) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Deferred tax assets:	'	'
Employee benefits	$114	$130
Accrued expenses	20	17
Loss carryforward	357	237
Inventory	6	7
Foreign tax credit carryforwards	17	18
Other	1	3
Total deferred tax assets	515	412
Valuation allowance	-349	-229
Net deferred tax asset	166	183
Deferred tax liabilities:	'	'
Intangibles	180	174
Investment in foreign subsidiaries	15	15
Property, plant, and equipment	19	15
Other	42	34
Total deferred tax liabilities	$256	$238

Income_Taxes_Details_3

Income Taxes (Details 3) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Current assets	$41	$41
Non-current assets	64	77
Current liabilities	-4	0
Non-current liabilities	-191	-173
Total deferred taxes	($90)	($55)

Income_Taxes_Details_4

Income Taxes (Details 4) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
United States	'
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]	'
Net operating loss	$10
Net operating loss, expiration date	'December 31, 2023
Tax credits	31
Tax credit, expiration date	31-Dec-20
State	'
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]	'
Net operating loss	48
Net operating loss, expiration date	'December 31, 2014
Foreign	'
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]	'
Net operating loss	$1,214
Net operating loss, expiration date	'December 31, 2014

Income_Taxes_Details_5

Income Taxes (Details 5) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2009
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
Unrecognized tax benefits - January 1	$8	$5	'	$43
Additions for current year tax positions	23	1	0	'
Prior year tax positions	0	2	0	'
Reductions for assumptions by ITT	0	0	-24	'
Reductions for settlements	-1	0	-14	'
Unrecognized tax benefits - December 31	$30	$8	$5	$43

Income_Taxes_Details_6

Income Taxes (Details 6)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Canada	'
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]	'
Open tax year	'2008
Germany	'
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]	'
Open tax year	'2005
Italy	'
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]	'
Open tax year	'2008
Luxembourg	'
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]	'
Open tax year	'2010
Poland	'
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]	'
Open tax year	'2006
Sweden	'
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]	'
Open tax year	'2008
Switzerland	'
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]	'
Open tax year	'2013
United Kingdom	'
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]	'
Open tax year	'2006
United States	'
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]	'
Open tax year	'2009

Income_Taxes_Details_Textual

Income Taxes (Details Textual) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2009
Income Taxes (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Income Tax Credits and Adjustments, Reduction of Tax Provision, Percent	8.10%	'	'	'
Valuation allowance	$349,000,000	$229,000,000	'	'
Deferred tax liability	256,000,000	238,000,000	'	'
Income tax provision	70,000,000	91,000,000	104,000,000	'
Effective tax rate	23.50%	23.40%	27.40%	'
Unrecognized tax benefits	30,000,000	8,000,000	5,000,000	43,000,000
Interest accrued for unrecognized tax benefits	1,000,000	'	'	'
Investment in foreign subsidiaries	'	'	'	'
Income Taxes (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Deferred tax liability	16,000,000	'	'	'
Excess of financial reporting over the tax basis of investments not reinvested	84,000,000	'	'	'
Excess of financial reporting over the tax basis of investments to be reinvested	1,900,000,000	'	'	'
Foreign Operating Losses	'	'	'	'
Income Taxes (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Change in valuation allowance	120,000,000	'	'	'
ITT [Member]	'	'	'	'
Income Taxes (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Income Taxes, Amount Owed to Related Party, Pursuant to Agreement	$4,000,000	'	'	'

Earnings_Per_Share_Details

Earnings Per Share (Details) (USD $)

2 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

10 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Millions, except Share data in Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Mar. 31, 2012

Oct. 30, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Basic and diluted net earnings per share:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net income

$59

$68

$73

$46

$41

$73

$72

$89

$63

$220

$228

$297

$279

Shares

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Weighted average common shares outstanding

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

185,082

185,459

184,574

Add: Participating securities

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

134

[1]

325

[1]

485

[1]

Weighted average common shares outstanding - Basic

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

185,216

185,784

185,059

Plus incremental shares from assumed conversions:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Weighted average number of shares – Diluted

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

186,038

186,230

185,324

Basic earnings per share

'

$0.37

$0.39

$0.25

$0.22

$0.39

$0.39

$0.48

$0.34

'

$1.23

$1.60

$1.51

Diluted earnings per share

'

$0.37

$0.39

$0.25

$0.22

$0.39

$0.38

$0.48

$0.34

'

$1.22

$1.59

$1.50

Stock Options

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Plus incremental shares from assumed conversions:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Dilutive effect of common shares

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

264

[2]

213

[2]

202

[2]

Restricted Stock

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Plus incremental shares from assumed conversions:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Dilutive effect of common shares

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

558

[2]

233

[2]

63

[2]

[1]

Restricted stock awards containing rights to non-forfeitable dividends which participate in undistributed earnings with common shareholders are considered participating securities for purposes of computing earnings per share.

[2]

Incremental shares from stock options, restricted stock and performance share units are computed by the treasury stock method. The weighted average shares listed below were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because to do so would have been anti-dilutive for the periods presented or were otherwise excluded under the treasury stock method. The treasury stock method calculates dilution assuming the exercise of all in-the-money options and vesting of restricted stock and performance share awards, reduced by the repurchase of shares with the proceeds from the assumed exercises, unrecognized compensation expense for outstanding awards and the estimated tax benefit of the assumed exercises. Performance share units will be included in the treasury stock calculation of diluted earnings per share upon achievement of underlying performance conditions. See Note 16, "Stock-Based Compensation Plans" for further detail on the performance share units.

Earnings_Per_Share_Details_1

Earnings Per Share (Details 1)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Stock Options	'	'	'
Incremental shares from stock options and restricted stock:	'	'	'
Stock Options/ Restricted Shares	4,126	4,285	4,445
Restricted Stock	'	'	'
Incremental shares from stock options and restricted stock:	'	'	'
Stock Options/ Restricted Shares	703	870	788
Performance Based Shares	'	'	'
Incremental shares from stock options and restricted stock:	'	'	'
Stock Options/ Restricted Shares	80	0	0

Inventories_Details

Inventories (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Inventories	'	'
Finished goods	$189	$182
Work in process	31	30
Raw materials	255	231
Total inventories, net	$475	$443

Property_Plant_and_Equipment_D

Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Property, Plant and Equipment	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$1,304	$1,240
Less accumulated depreciation	816	753
Total property, plant and equipment, net	488	487
Land, buildings and improvements	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, gross	263	255
Machinery and equipment	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, gross	685	653
Equipment held for lease or rental	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, gross	192	183
Furniture and fixtures	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, gross	93	90
Construction work in progress	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, gross	49	40
Other	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$22	$19

Property_Plant_and_Equipment_D1

Property, Plant and Equipment (Details Textual) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Property Plant And Equipment (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'
Depreciation expense	$99	$94	$93

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_2

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Changes in the carrying value of goodwill by operating segment	'	'
Beginning Balance	$1,647	$1,610
Goodwill Acquired	48	19
Foreign currency and other	23	18
Ending Balance	1,718	1,647
Water Infrastructure	'	'
Changes in the carrying value of goodwill by operating segment	'	'
Beginning Balance	1,085	1,054
Goodwill Acquired	48	19
Foreign currency and other	16	12
Ending Balance	1,149	1,085
Applied Water	'	'
Changes in the carrying value of goodwill by operating segment	'	'
Beginning Balance	562	556
Goodwill Acquired	0	0
Foreign currency and other	7	6
Ending Balance	$569	$562

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_3

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details 1) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	'	'
Accumulated Amortization	($173)	($135)
Indefinite-lived intangibles	145	143
Intangible Assets Gross, Carrying Amount	661	619
Intangible Assets, Net Intangibles	488	484
Customer and distributor relationships	'	'
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	'	'
Carrying Amount	352	317
Accumulated Amortization	-104	-75
Net Intangibles	248	242
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	'14 years	'
Proprietary technology	'	'
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	'	'
Carrying Amount	109	105
Accumulated Amortization	-36	-29
Net Intangibles	73	76
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	'18 years	'
Trademarks	'	'
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	'	'
Carrying Amount	35	33
Accumulated Amortization	-16	-14
Net Intangibles	19	19
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	'16 years	'
Patents and other	'	'
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	'	'
Carrying Amount	20	21
Accumulated Amortization	-17	-17
Net Intangibles	$3	$4
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	'10 years	'

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_4

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Estimated Amortization Expense) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
2014	$36
2015	35
2016	35
2017	34
2018	$34

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_5

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details Textual) (USD $)	12 Months Ended								3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
				Proprietary Technology [Member]	Water Infrastructure [Member]	Water Infrastructure [Member]	Water Infrastructure [Member]	Analytics	Trade Names
								Water Infrastructure [Member]	Water Infrastructure [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Impairment of Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$2
Goodwill, Percentage of Fair Value in Excess of Carrying Amount	'	'	'	'	18.00%	'	'	'	'
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Goodwill arising from acquisition	1,718	1,647	1,610	'	1,149	1,085	1,054	439	'
Impairment of the indefinite-lived intangibles	'	0	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	'	'	'	'18 years	'	'	'	'	'
Amortization expense related to finite-lived intangible assets	$38	$34	$31	'	'	'	'	'	'

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen2

Derivative Financial Instruments (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Derivative Financial Instruments	'		'		'
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in OCI on derivative	$1	[1]	$4	[1]	$0	[1]
Amount of (gain) loss reclassified from OCI into revenue	-2	[1]	-2	[1]	0	[1]
Amount of (gain) loss reclassified from OCI into cost of revenue	$2	[1]	($1)	[1]	$0	[1]
[1]	Effective portion

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen3

Derivative Financial Instruments (Details Textual) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Derivative Financial Instruments (Textual) [Abstract]	'
Net unrealized gains on cash flow hedges	$2

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen4

Derivative Financial Instruments Derivative Financial Instruments - Outstanding Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments (Details)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Buy PLN Sell EUR Forward	Buy PLN Sell EUR Forward	Buy HUF Sell EUR Forward	Buy HUF Sell EUR Forward	Sell Cad Buy SEK Forward	Sell Cad Buy SEK Forward	Sell EUR Buy SEK Forward	Sell EUR Buy SEK Forward
	EUR (€)	PLN	EUR (€)	HUF	CAD	SEK	EUR (€)	SEK
	Instruments		Instruments		Instruments		Instruments
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Number of Instruments	22	22	11	11	11	11	11	11
Notional Sold	€ 24	'	€ 11	'	137	'	€ 22	'
Notional Purchased	'	103	'	3,186	'	1,233	'	27

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen5

Derivative Financial Instruments Derivative Financial Instruments - Fair Value of Foreign Exchange Contracts (Details) (Designated as Hedging Instrument, Other Assets, USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Other Assets	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Other current assets	$1,000,000	$0

Accrued_and_Other_Current_Liab2

Accrued and Other Current Liabilities (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Accrued and Other Current Liabilities	'	'
Compensation and other employee-benefits	$215	$201
Customer-related liabilities	63	60
Product Warranty Accrual, Current	36	40
Accrued income taxes	45	50
Deferred income tax liability	4	0
Other accrued liabilities	120	92
Total accrued and other current liabilities	$479	$443

Credit_Facilities_and_LongTerm2

Credit Facilities and Long-Term Debt (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Credit Facilities and Long-Term Debt :	'		'
Short-term borrowings and current maturities of long-term debt	$42		$6
Unamortized discount	-1	[1]	-1	[1]
Long-term debt	1,199		1,199
Total debt	1,241		1,205
Senior Notes Due 2016, 3.550%	'		'
Credit Facilities and Long-Term Debt :	'		'
Senior Notes Due	600	[2]	600	[2]
Senior Notes Due 2021, 4.875%	'		'
Credit Facilities and Long-Term Debt :	'		'
Senior Notes Due	$600	[2]	$600	[2]
[1]	The unamortized discount is recognized as a reduction in the carrying value of the Senior Notes in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and is being amortized to interest expense in our Consolidated and Combined Income Statements over the expected remaining terms of the Senior Notes.
[2]	The fair value of our Senior Notes (as defined below) was determined using quoted prices in active markets for identical securities, which are considered Level 1 inputs. The fair value of our Senior Notes due 2016 (as defined below) was $635 million and $639 million as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The fair value of our Senior Notes due 2021 (as defined below) was $629 million and $680 million as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Credit_Facilities_and_LongTerm3

Credit Facilities and Long-Term Debt (Details Textual)

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 20, 2011

Sep. 20, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

Letter of Credit

Revolving Credit Facility

Risk Sharing Finance Facility Agreement [Member]

Risk Sharing Finance Facility Agreement [Member]

Revolving Credit Facility and Senior Notes [Member]

Revolving Credit Facility and Senior Notes [Member]

Senior Notes

Senior Notes Due 2016, 3.550%

Senior Notes Due 2021, 4.875%

Level 2

Level 2

Level 2

Level 2

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

EUR (€)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

Senior Notes Due 2016, 3.550%

Senior Notes Due 2016, 3.550%

Senior Notes Due 2021, 4.875%

Senior Notes Due 2021, 4.875%

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

Credit Facilities and Long-Term Debt [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Fair value of senior notes due

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$635,000,000

$639,000,000

$629,000,000

$680,000,000

Deferred financing costs

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

7,000,000

9,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Deferred financing costs expected amortization 2014

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Deferred financing costs expected amortization 2015

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Deferred financing costs expected amortization 2016

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Deferred financing costs expected amortization 2017

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Deferred financing costs expected amortization 2018 (less than $1million)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Deferred financing costs expected amortzation thereafter

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Interest on notes due

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3.55%

4.88%

'

'

'

'

Senior notes issued

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

600,000,000

600,000,000

'

'

'

'

Gross proceeds from notes issue

0

0

1,198,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Redemption price percentage

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

101.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt instrument aggregate principal amount

'

'

'

100,000,000

600,000,000

165,000,000

120,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Interest rate per annum, effective rate

'

'

'

'

0.50%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Maximum leverage ratio

'

'

'

'

3.5

3.5

3.5

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding

'

'

'

'

'

$38,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Postretirement_Benefit_Plans_D

Postretirement Benefit Plans (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
Employer Contribution to defined benefit Plan	$35	$30	$28

Postretirement_Benefit_Plans_D1

Postretirement Benefit Plans (Details 1) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Oct. 14, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
In Millions, unless otherwise specified				Pension	Pension	Other Benefits	Other Benefits	Other Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	$524	'	$477	$524	$477	$0	$0	'
Projected benefit obligation	-840	'	-855	-777	-790	-63	-65	-46
Funded (unfunded) status of the plans	-316	'	-378	-253	-313	-63	-65	'
Amounts recognized in the balance sheet	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Other non-current assets	46	'	36	46	36	0	0	'
Accrued and other current liabilities	-14	'	-14	-11	-11	-3	-3	'
Accrued postretirement benefits	-348	'	-400	-288	-338	-60	-62	'
Net amount recognized	-316	'	-378	-253	-313	-63	-65	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net actuarial losses	-248	'	-301	-228	-277	-20	-24	'
Prior service cost	0	-4	-5	0	-5	0	0	'
Total	($248)	'	($306)	($228)	($282)	($20)	($24)	'

Postretirement_Benefit_Plans_D2

Postretirement Benefit Plans (Details 2) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Change in benefit obligation:	'	'	'
Benefit obligation at end of year	$840	$855	'
Change in plan assets:	'	'	'
Ending Balance	524	477	'
Funded (unfunded) status of the plans	-316	-378	'
Domestic defined benefit pension plans	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Increase (Decrease) in Plan Assets related to Plan Amendments, Settlements and Curtailments	0	0	'
Change in benefit obligation:	'	'	'
Benefit obligation at beginning of year	83	71	'
Service cost	3	3	2
Interest cost	3	3	3
Benefits paid	-3	-3	'
Actuarial loss (gain)	-8	9	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Increase (Decrease) in Obligation related to Plan Amendments, Settlements and Curtailments	-4	0	'
Foreign currency translation/other	0	0	'
Benefit obligation at end of year	74	83	71
Change in plan assets:	'	'	'
Beginning Balance	51	44	'
Employer contributions	4	5	'
Actual return on plan assets	6	5	'
Benefits paid	-3	-3	'
Foreign currency translation/Other	0	0	'
Ending Balance	58	51	44
Funded (unfunded) status of the plans	-16	-32	'
International defined benefit pension plans	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Increase (Decrease) in Plan Assets related to Plan Amendments, Settlements and Curtailments	-1	-1	'
Change in benefit obligation:	'	'	'
Benefit obligation at beginning of year	707	599	'
Service cost	14	11	6
Interest cost	28	29	12
Benefits paid	-32	-33	'
Actuarial loss (gain)	-9	69	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Increase (Decrease) in Obligation related to Plan Amendments, Settlements and Curtailments	-2	0	'
Foreign currency translation/other	-3	32	'
Benefit obligation at end of year	703	707	599
Change in plan assets:	'	'	'
Beginning Balance	426	373	'
Employer contributions	36	38	'
Actual return on plan assets	42	37	'
Benefits paid	-32	-33	'
Foreign currency translation/Other	-5	12	'
Ending Balance	466	426	373
Funded (unfunded) status of the plans	($237)	($281)	'

Postretirement_Benefit_Plans_D3

Postretirement Benefit Plans (Details 3) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure	'	'	'
Benefit obligation at end of year	$840	$855	'
Other postretirement benefit plans	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure	'	'	'
Benefit obligation at beginning of year	65	46	'
Service cost	1	1	1
Interest cost	3	3	1
Actuarial loss	-2	15	'
Benefits paid	-3	-3	'
Other	-1	3	'
Benefit obligation at end of year	$63	$65	$46

Postretirement_Benefit_Plans_D4

Postretirement Benefit Plans (Details 4) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Projected benefit obligation	$404	$516
Accumulated benefit obligation	375	469
Fair value of plan assets	$106	$171

Postretirement_Benefit_Plans_D5

Postretirement Benefit Plans (Details 5) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive income	'		'		'
Net loss	$34		($84)		($74)
Prior service cost	-4		1		0
Amortization of prior service cost	-1		-1		-1
Settlement	0		-2		0
Total recognized in comprehensive income	2		18		5
Domestic defined benefit pension plans	'		'		'
Net periodic benefit cost:	'		'		'
Service cost	3		3		2
Interest cost	3		3		3
Expected return on plan assets	-4		-4		-4
Amortization of prior service cost	1		1		1
Amortization of net actuarial loss	2		2		0
Net periodic benefit cost	5		5		2
Other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive income	'		'		'
Net loss	11		-8		-14
Prior service cost	-4		1		0
Amortization of prior service cost	-1		-1		-1
Amortization of net actuarial loss	-2		-2		0
Change recognized in other comprehensive income	-18		6		13
International defined benefit pension plans	'		'		'
Net periodic benefit cost:	'		'		'
Service cost	14		11		6
Interest cost	28		29		12
Expected return on plan assets	-31		-30		-6
Amortization of net actuarial loss	13		8		2
Settlement	0		-2		-1
Net periodic benefit cost	24		20		15
Other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive income	'		'		'
Net loss	21		-62		-57
Amortization of net actuarial loss	-13		-8		-2
Settlement	0		-2		0
Foreign Exchange	-2		8		0
Change recognized in other comprehensive income	-36	[1]	60	[1]	55	[1]
Adjustment of other comprehensive income due to curtailment of the defined benefit plan, before tax	'		'		97
Adjustment of other comprehensive income due to curtailment of the defined benefit plan, net of tax	'		'		68
Defined benefit pension plans	'		'		'
Net periodic benefit cost:	'		'		'
Net periodic benefit cost	29		25		17
Other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive income	'		'		'
Change recognized in other comprehensive income	-54		66		68
Total recognized in comprehensive income	-25		91		85
Other postretirement benefit plans	'		'		'
Net periodic benefit cost:	'		'		'
Service cost	1		1		1
Interest cost	3		3		1
Amortization of net actuarial loss	2		1		0
Net periodic benefit cost	6		5		2
Other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive income	'		'		'
Net loss	2		-14		-3
Amortization of net actuarial loss	-2		-1		0
Change recognized in other comprehensive loss	-4	[2]	13	[2]	3	[2]
Adjustment of other comprehensive income due to curtailment of the defined benefit plan, before tax	'		'		8
Adjustment of other comprehensive income due to curtailment of the defined benefit plan, net of tax	'		'		$5
[1]	The 2011 amount excludes $97 million ($68 million net of tax) of deferred losses assumed upon Spin-off.
[2]	The 2011 amount excludes $8 million ($5 million net of tax) of deferred losses assumed upon Spin-off.

Postretirement_Benefit_Plans_P

Postretirement Benefit Plans Postretirement Benefit Plans (Details 6) (Other Benefits, USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Other Benefits	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure	'	'	'
Service cost	$1	$1	$1
Interest cost	3	3	1
Amortization of net actuarial loss	2	1	0
Net periodic benefit cost	$6	$5	$2

Postretirement_Benefit_Plans_P1

Postretirement Benefit Plans Postretirement Benefit Plans (Details 7) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure	'		'		'
Net loss	($34)		$84		$74
Total recognized in comprehensive income	2		18		5
Other Benefits	'		'		'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure	'		'		'
Net loss	-2		14		3
Amortization of net actuarial loss	-2		-1		0
Change recognized in other comprehensive loss	-4	[1]	13	[1]	3	[1]
Adjustment of other comprehensive income due to curtailment of the defined benefit plan, before tax	'		'		8
Adjustment of other comprehensive income due to curtailment of the defined benefit plan, net of tax	'		'		$5
[1]	The 2011 amount excludes $8 million ($5 million net of tax) of deferred losses assumed upon Spin-off.

Postretirement_Benefit_Plans_D6

Postretirement Benefit Plans (Details 8)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Net Periodic Benefit Cost Assumptions	'	'	'
Expected long-term return on plan assets	7.40%	7.42%	7.52%
United States	'	'	'
Benefit Obligation Assumptions	'	'	'
Discount rate	4.79%	4.13%	4.87%
Rate of future compensation increase	'	4.50%	4.50%
Net Periodic Benefit Cost Assumptions	'	'	'
Discount rate	4.13%	4.87%	5.83%
Expected long-term return on plan assets	8.00%	8.00%	9.00%
Rate of future compensation increase	4.50%	4.50%	4.50%
International	'	'	'
Benefit Obligation Assumptions	'	'	'
Discount rate	4.23%	4.04%	4.76%
Rate of future compensation increase	3.48%	3.50%	3.58%
Net Periodic Benefit Cost Assumptions	'	'	'
Discount rate	4.04%	4.76%	5.53%
Expected long-term return on plan assets	7.33%	7.35%	7.34%
Rate of future compensation increase	3.50%	3.58%	3.37%

Postretirement_Benefit_Plans_D7

Postretirement Benefit Plans (Details 9)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
Expected long-term return on plan assets	7.40%	7.42%	7.52%
Actual rate of return on plan assets	10.17%	10.09%	-1.40%

Postretirement_Benefit_Plans_D8

Postretirement Benefit Plans (Details 10)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Equity securities	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure	'	'
Actual allocation of plan assets	31.70%	29.20%
Minimum target allocation	20.00%	'
Maximum target allocation	40.00%	'
Fixed income	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure	'	'
Actual allocation of plan assets	24.70%	26.40%
Minimum target allocation	20.00%	'
Maximum target allocation	50.00%	'
Hedge funds	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure	'	'
Actual allocation of plan assets	23.50%	29.40%
Minimum target allocation	20.00%	'
Maximum target allocation	60.00%	'
Private equity	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure	'	'
Actual allocation of plan assets	4.20%	5.10%
Minimum target allocation	0.00%	'
Maximum target allocation	15.00%	'
Cash and other	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure	'	'
Actual allocation of plan assets	15.90%	9.90%
Minimum target allocation	0.00%	'
Maximum target allocation	30.00%	'

Postretirement_Benefit_Plans_D9

Postretirement Benefit Plans (Details 11) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	$524	$477	'
Level 1	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	260	225	'
Level 2	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	195	192	'
Level 3	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	69	60	67
Global stock funds/securities	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	123	93	'
Global stock funds/securities | Level 1	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	108	79	'
Global stock funds/securities | Level 2	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	11	11	'
Global stock funds/securities | Level 3	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	4	3	'
Index funds	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	40	46	'
Index funds | Level 1	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	3	3	'
Index funds | Level 2	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	37	43	'
Index funds | Level 3	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
Emerging markets funds	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	3	0	'
Emerging markets funds | Level 1	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	3	0	'
Emerging markets funds | Level 2	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
Emerging markets funds | Level 3	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
Corporate bonds	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	95	100	'
Corporate bonds | Level 1	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	40	32	'
Corporate bonds | Level 2	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	48	59	'
Corporate bonds | Level 3	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	7	9	'
Government bonds	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	35	26	'
Government bonds | Level 1	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	35	23	'
Government bonds | Level 2	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	3	'
Government bonds | Level 3	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
Absolute return	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	123	140	'
Absolute return | Level 1	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	9	44	'
Absolute return | Level 2	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	95	76	'
Absolute return | Level 3	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	19	20	37
Private equity	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	22	24	'
Private equity | Level 1	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
Private equity | Level 2	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
Private equity | Level 3	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	22	24	24
Insurance contracts and other	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	83	48	'
Insurance contracts and other | Level 1	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	62	44	'
Insurance contracts and other | Level 2	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	4	0	'
Insurance contracts and other | Level 3	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	$17	$4	'

Recovered_Sheet1

Postretirement Benefit Plans (Details 12) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]	'	'
Ending Balance	$524	$477
Level 3	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]	'	'
Beginning Balance	60	67
Purchases, sales, settlements	15	15
Unrealized gains/(losses)	-4	3
Realized gains	1	2
Net transfers	-12	25
Impact on currency	1	-2
Ending Balance	69	60
Equity securities | Level 3	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]	'	'
Beginning Balance	3	2
Purchases, sales, settlements	0	0
Unrealized gains/(losses)	0	0
Realized gains	1	1
Net transfers	0	0
Impact on currency	0	0
Ending Balance	4	3
Fixed income | Level 3	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]	'	'
Beginning Balance	9	0
Purchases, sales, settlements	-3	8
Unrealized gains/(losses)	-1	1
Realized gains	0	0
Net transfers	0	0
Impact on currency	0	0
Ending Balance	7	9
Absolute return	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]	'	'
Ending Balance	123	140
Absolute return | Level 3	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]	'	'
Beginning Balance	20	37
Purchases, sales, settlements	10	8
Unrealized gains/(losses)	-1	1
Realized gains	0	1
Net transfers	-12	25
Impact on currency	0	-2
Ending Balance	19	20
Private equity	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]	'	'
Ending Balance	22	24
Private equity | Level 3	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]	'	'
Beginning Balance	24	24
Purchases, sales, settlements	-4	-1
Unrealized gains/(losses)	-1	1
Realized gains	0	0
Net transfers	0	0
Impact on currency	1	0
Ending Balance	22	24
Other | Level 3	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]	'	'
Beginning Balance	4	4
Purchases, sales, settlements	12	0
Unrealized gains/(losses)	-1	0
Realized gains	0	0
Net transfers	0	0
Impact on currency	0	0
Ending Balance	$17	$4

Recovered_Sheet2

Postretirement Benefit Plans (Details 13) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Pension	'
Defined Benefit Plans And Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block	'
2014	$35
2015	36
2016	37
2017	38
2018	39
Years 2019-2023	222
Other Benefits	'
Defined Benefit Plans And Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block	'
2014	3
2015	3
2016	3
2017	3
2018	3
Years 2019-2023	$20

Recovered_Sheet3

Postretirement Benefit Plans (Details Textual) (USD $)

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Oct. 14, 2013

Oct. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2011

Oct. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Mar. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2011

Jun. 30, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

investment

Xylem U.S. Defined Benefit Pension Plans for Hourly Employees

ITT Spin Off Defined Contibution Plans

ITT Spin Off Defined Contibution Plans

ITT Salaried Retirement Plan

International defined benefit pension plans

International defined benefit pension plans

International defined benefit pension plans

International defined benefit pension plans

International defined benefit pension plans

ITT Industries General Pension Plan

ITT Industries General Pension Plan

ITT Industries General Pension Plan

Pension

Pension

Other Benefits

Other Benefits

Other Benefits

Minimum

Maximum

Canada

Canada

plan

Defined Benefit Plans And Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

'

'

Defined Benefit Plan, Percentage of Assets Owned by Plan

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

58.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Assets transferred to defined contribution plan

'

'

'

'

'

'

$144

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Assets received from Spin-off

'

'

'

'

'

45

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of investment options

'

'

'

'

29

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of years eligible employees can receive transition credits

'5 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Minimum age plus years of service to be eligible to receive transition credits

60

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Liability for transition credits

3

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Employer matching contribution

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3.00%

7.00%

Number of shares held by employees in Employee Stock Ownership Plan

453,000

528

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Pension and other postretirement benefit costs

'

'

49

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Fair value of plan assets

524

477

'

'

'

'

'

337

'

466

426

373

'

'

'

'

'

524

477

0

'

0

'

'

Projected benefit obligation

840

855

'

'

'

'

'

400

'

703

707

599

'

'

'

'

'

777

790

65

46

63

'

'

Other comprehensive (loss), before tax

74

-30

-132

'

'

'

105

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Comprehensive income, net of tax

280

290

161

'

'

'

73

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Charge resulting from curtailment or settlement recorded

0

2

0

'

'

'

'

'

1

0

2

0

2

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of international pension plans

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

5

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Adjustment of other comprehensive income due to curtailment of the defined benefit plan, before tax

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

97

'

'

'

9

'

'

'

'

8

'

'

'

Adjustment of other comprehensive income due to curtailment of the defined benefit plan, net of tax

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

68

'

'

'

6

'

'

'

'

5

'

'

'

Discount rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

5.75%

6.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Weighted Average Remaining Lives of Plan Participants

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'25 years

'

'27 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Prior service cost expected to be recognized next fiscal year

1

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net actuarial losses expected to be recognized next fiscal year

-11

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net actuarial losses, net of tax

8

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Accumulated benefit obligation

741

740

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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Expected long-term return on plan assets

7.38%

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Assumed rate of health care costs increases, next fiscal year

7.19%

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Ultimate assumed average annual health care cost increases

5.00%

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Description of health care cost assumptions

'The assumed rate of future increases in the per capita cost of health care (the health care trend rate) is 7.19% for 2014, decreasing ratably to 5.00% in 2020.

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Year that assumed average health care cost increase is reached

'2020

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Effect of increase in health care trends by one percent per year on annual service interest (less than $1 million)

1

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Effect of decrease in health care trends by one percent per year on annual service interest (less than $1 million)

1

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Effect of increase in health care trends by one percent per year on benefit obligation

8

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Effect of decrease in health care trends by one percent per year on benefit obligation

8

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Employer Contribution to defined benefit Plan

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36

38

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46

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40

50

Estimated pension plan contributions during the next fiscal quarter

11

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Prior service cost

$0

$5

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$4

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$5

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Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization Period of Prior Service Cost (Credit)

'11 years

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StockBased_Compensation_Detail

Stock-Based Compensation (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Share-based compensation expense	'	'	'
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	$27	$22	$13

StockBased_Compensation_Detail1

Stock-Based Compensation (Details 1) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]	'	'
Stock Options Outstanding at December 31, 2011	4,083	'
Stock options, Granted	817	'
Stock options, Exercised	-850	'
Stock options, Forfeited	-546	'
Stock Options Outstanding at December 31, 2012	3,504	4,083
Options exercisable, Shares	1,994	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]	'	'
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Outstanding at December 31, 2011	$26.46	'
Weighted Average Exercise Price / Share, Granted	$27.43	'
Weighted Average Exercise Price / Share, Exercised	$25.01	'
Weighted Average Exercise Price / Share, Forfeited	$27.86	'
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Outstanding at December 31, 2012	$26.80	$26.46
Options exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$26.71	'
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term, Outstanding	'6 years 4 months 24 days	'6 years 4 months 24 days
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term, Options Granted	'10 years	'
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term, Options Exercised	'3 years 4 months 24 days	'
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term, Options Forfeited	'6 years 1 month 6 days	'
Weighed average remaining contractual term, Options exercisable	'4 years 10 months 24 days	'

StockBased_Compensation_Detail2

Stock-Based Compensation (Details 2) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Weighted-average assumptions for annual March 2012 grants	'	'	'
Dividend yield	1.69%	1.52%	1.51%
Volatility	31.10%	33.40%	36.30%
Risk-free interest rate	1.28%	1.42%	1.50%
Expected term (in years)	'6 years 7 months 13 days	'7 years	'6 years 4 months 24 days
Weighted-average fair value / share	$7.58	$8,100,000	$7,880,000

StockBased_Compensation_Detail3

Stock-Based Compensation (Details 3) (Restricted Stock, USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
Restricted Stock	'
Summary of restricted stock activity	'
Outstanding Shares at January 1, 2013	1,588
Restricted Stock, Granted	568
Vested	-691
Forfeited	-190
Outstanding Shares at December 31, 2013	1,275
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Outstanding at January 1, 2013	$26.92
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Granted	$28.18
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Vested	$26.44
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Forfeited	$28.84
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Outstanding at Decemeber 31, 2013	$27.67

StockBased_Compensation_Detail4

Stock-Based Compensation (Details 4) (Performance Based Shares, USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
Performance Based Shares	'
Summary of Performance-based shares activity	'
Outstanding Shares at January 1, 2013	0
Performance-based Shares, Granted	119
Vested	0
Forfeited	-67
Outstanding Shares at December 31, 2013	52
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Outstanding at January 1, 2013	$0
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Granted	$27.49
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Vested	$0
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Forfeited	$27.49
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Outstanding at Decemeber 31, 2013	$27.49

StockBased_Compensation_Detail5

Stock-Based Compensation (Details Textual) (USD $)	12 Months Ended					12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
				2011 Omnibus Incentive Plan	2011 Omnibus Incentive Plan	Stock Options	Restricted Stock	Performance Based Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares	1.5	2.2	'	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Nonvested, Outstanding, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$26.90	$27.14	'	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation by Share Based Payment Award, Options, Nonvested, Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	$27	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Requisite service periods	'3 years	'	'	'3 years	'	'	'	'
Shares initially available for awards	'	'	'	'	18	'	'	'
Shares available for future grant	'	'	'	10	'	'	'	'
Unamortized compensation expense	'	'	'	'	'	6	17	1
Weighted average period	'	'	'	'	'	'1 year 6 months	'1 year 8 months 12 days	'2 years 2 months 12 days
Amount of cash received from the exercise of stock options	22	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Tax benefit from the exercise of stock options	8	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based compensation	27	22	13	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation, Costs Related to Restructuring and Asset Impairment Charges (Less than $1 million)	1	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Aggregate intrinsic value of outstanding stock options	28	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Aggregate intrinsic value of exercisable stock options	16	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total intrinsic value of options exercised	$7	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Target Payout Percentage	100.00%	'	'	'	'	'	'	'

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv2

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) (USD $)

10 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Oct. 30, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2010

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Foreign Currency Translation

Foreign Currency Translation

Foreign Currency Translation

Postretirement Benefit Plans

Postretirement Benefit Plans

Postretirement Benefit Plans

Derivative Instruments

Derivative Instruments

Derivative Instruments

Cost of Revenue

Cost of Revenue

Cost of Revenue

Cost of Revenue

Cost of Revenue

Cost of Revenue

Cost of Revenue

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Research and Development Expense

Research and Development Expense

Other Non-Operating Expense

Other Non-Operating Expense

Other Non-Operating Expense

Other Non-Operating Expense

Revenue

Revenue

Postretirement Benefit Plans

Postretirement Benefit Plans

Postretirement Benefit Plans

Derivative Instruments

Postretirement Benefit Plans

Postretirement Benefit Plans

Postretirement Benefit Plans

Postretirement Benefit Plans

Postretirement Benefit Plans

Postretirement Benefit Plans

Derivative Instruments

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]

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Beginning Balance

$37

$115

$122

$37

$336

$288

$73

($222)

($166)

($36)

$1

$0

$0

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Foreign currency translation adjustment

'

15

48

-61

15

48

-61

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Contributed currency translation adjustment

276

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Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Amortization Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Prior Service (Cost) Credit, Before Tax

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40

-93

-74

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-74

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7

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7

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1

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3

4

3

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Change in postretirement benefit plans

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34

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-74

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Change in tax on postretirement benefit plans

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27

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27

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Tax on amortization of postretirement benefit plan items

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-4

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Assumption of accumulated unrealized gains

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Assumption of tax on accumulated unrealized gains

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Unrealized gains

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1

[1]

4

[1]

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Tax on unrealized gain on foreign exchange agreements

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Reclassification of unrealized gain on foreign exchange agreements

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Tax on reclassification of unrealized gain on foreign exchange agreements

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Ending Balance

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$167

$115

$122

$351

$336

$288

($186)

($222)

($166)

$2

$1

$0

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Goodwill and Intangible Assets

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Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill represents purchase consideration paid in a business combination that exceeds the values assigned to the net assets of acquired businesses. Intangible assets include customer relationships, proprietary technology, brands and trademarks, patents and other intangible assets. Intangible assets with a finite life are amortized on a straight-line basis over an estimated economic useful life which ranges from 5 to 40 years and is included in selling, general and administrative expense. Certain of our intangible assets, namely certain brands and trademarks, have an indefinite life and are not amortized

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Commitments_and_Contingencies_1

Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
Total rent expense	$77	$73	$64

Commitments_and_Contingencies_2

Commitments and Contingencies (Details1) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Minimum rental payments under operating leases	'
2014	$63
2015	51
2016	39
2017	24
2018	22
Thereafter	$26

Commitments_and_Contingencies_3

Commitments and Contingencies (Details 2) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Warranties	'	'
Warranty accrual - January 1	$40	$42
Net changes for product warranties in the period	34	32
Settlement of warranty claims	-37	-33
Other	0	-1
Warranty accrual - December 31	$37	$40

Commitments_and_Contingencies_4

Commitments and Contingencies (Details Textual) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
Loss Contingency Accrual, at Carrying Value	$17	$8	'
Estimated environmental matters	8	11	'
Warranty expense	34	32	35
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies, Estimated Losses in Excess of Amounts Accrued	$26	'	'

Related_Party_Transactions_and2

Related Party Transactions and Parent Company Equity (Details) (ITT [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012
ITT [Member]	'
Related Party Transaction	'
Intercompany dividends	($87)
Cash pooling and general financing activities	-1,355
Corporate allocations including income taxes	182
Contribution of assets and liabilities upon spin-off	20
Total net transfers from/(to) parent	($1,240)

Related_Party_Transactions_and3

Related Party Transactions and Parent Company Equity (Details 1) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Stockholders' equity	$2,241	$2,074	$1,831	$2,723
2010 comprehensive income	15	48	-61	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	'	'	'	'
Stockholders' equity	167	115	122	37
Parent Company Investment	'	'	'	'
Stockholders' equity	$0	$0	$0	$2,682

Related_Party_Transactions_and4

Related Party Transactions and Parent Company Equity (Details Textual) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Related Party Transaction	'	'	'
Sales to related parties	'	'	$10
Purchases from related parties	'	'	10
Selling, general and administrative expenses	986	914	877
Separation costs	'	'	44
Affiliates	'	'	'
Related Party Transaction	'	'	'
Sales to related parties	15	12	14
Purchases from related parties	20	20	21
ITT	'	'	'
Related Party Transaction	'	'	'
Selling, general and administrative expenses	'	'	$129

Industry_Segment_and_Geographi2

Industry Segment and Geographic Data (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Financial information for each reportable segment	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue	$1,033	$965	$960	$879	$969	$931	$966	$925	$3,837	$3,791	$3,803
Operating income	129	98	70	66	104	111	129	99	363	443	395
Other non-operating (expense) income, net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-10	0	5
Interest Expense	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	55	55	17
Income before taxes	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	298	388	383
Depreciation and amortization	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	150	142	137
Capital expenditures	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	126	112	126
Water Infrastructure	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Financial information for each reportable segment	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	2,457	2,425	2,416
Operating income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	271	342	343
Depreciation and amortization	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	115	106	104
Capital expenditures	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	76	79	91
Applied Water	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Financial information for each reportable segment	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,444	1,424	1,444
Operating income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	167	170	160
Depreciation and amortization	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	28	29	31
Capital expenditures	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	34	27	31
Eliminations	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Financial information for each reportable segment	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-64	-58	-57
Corporate and other	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Financial information for each reportable segment	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Operating income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-75	-69	-108
Depreciation and amortization	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	7	7	2
Capital expenditures	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$16	$6	$4

Industry_Segment_and_Geographi3

Industry Segment and Geographic Data (Details 1) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Mar. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]

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Revenue

$1,033

$965

$960

$879

$969

$931

$966

$925

$3,837

$3,791

$3,803

Pumps, accessories, parts and service

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'

Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]

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'

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'

Revenue

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'

3,076

3,054

3,093

Other

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Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]

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Revenue

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'

$761

[1]

$737

[1]

$710

[1]

[1]

Other includes treatment equipment, analytical instrumentation, heat exchangers, valves and controls.

Industry_Segment_and_Geographi4

Industry Segment and Geographic Data (Details 2) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Total assets for each reportable segment	'		'		'
Total assets	$4,896		$4,679		$4,400
Water Infrastructure	'		'		'
Total assets for each reportable segment	'		'		'
Total assets	2,989		2,844		2,745
Applied Water	'		'		'
Total assets for each reportable segment	'		'		'
Total assets	1,340		1,253		1,241
Corporate and other	'		'		'
Total assets for each reportable segment	'		'		'
Total assets	$567	[1]	$582	[1]	$414	[1]
[1]	Corporate and other consists of items pertaining to our corporate headquarters function, which principally consist of deferred tax assets and certain property, plant and equipment.

Industry_Segment_and_Geographi5

Industry Segment and Geographic Data Industry Segment and Geographic Data (Details 3) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue	$1,033	$965	$960	$879	$969	$931	$966	$925	$3,837	$3,791	$3,803
Property, plant and equipment	488	'	'	'	487	'	'	'	488	487	463
United States	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,434	1,400	1,363
Property, plant and equipment	186	'	'	'	183	'	'	'	186	183	178
Europe	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,387	1,338	1,422
Property, plant and equipment	225	'	'	'	219	'	'	'	225	219	209
Asia Pacific	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	467	469	426
Property, plant and equipment	45	'	'	'	65	'	'	'	45	65	57
Other	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	549	584	592
Property, plant and equipment	$32	'	'	'	$20	'	'	'	$32	$20	$19

Industry_Segment_and_Geographi6

Industry Segment and Geographic Data (Details Textual)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
	Segment
Segment Information (Textual) [Abstract]	'
Number of Business Segments	2

Subsequent_Event_Details

Subsequent Event (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended		0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Feb. 05, 2013	Apr. 30, 2012
			PIMS Group	PIMS Group
				Employees
Subsequent Event (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Cash payment to acquire business	$84	'	$57	'
Number of employees	'	'	'	220
Revenue from acquired entity	'	$13	'	$38

Supplemental_Information_Detai

Supplemental Information (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	'	'	'
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Balance at beginning of year	$25	$29	$25
Additions charged to expense	8	4	11
Deductions/other	11	8	7
Balance at end of year	22	25	29
Inventory Valuation	'	'	'
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Balance at beginning of year	38	39	33
Additions charged to expense	14	9	17
Deductions/other	11	10	11
Balance at end of year	$41	$38	$39

Quarterly_Financial_Data_Detai

Quarterly Financial Data (Details) (USD $)	2 Months Ended	3 Months Ended								10 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Oct. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue	'	$1,033	$965	$960	$879	$969	$931	$966	$925	'	$3,837	$3,791	$3,803
Gross Profit	'	410	384	371	334	382	374	383	363	'	1,499	1,502	1,461
Operating income	'	129	98	70	66	104	111	129	99	'	363	443	395
Net income	$59	$68	$73	$46	$41	$73	$72	$89	$63	$220	$228	$297	$279
Basic (in dollars per share)	'	$0.37	$0.39	$0.25	$0.22	$0.39	$0.39	$0.48	$0.34	'	$1.23	$1.60	$1.51
Diluted (in dollars per share)	'	$0.37	$0.39	$0.25	$0.22	$0.39	$0.38	$0.48	$0.34	'	$1.22	$1.59	$1.50

Capital_Stock_Details

Capital Stock (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended			0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended				12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Aug. 20, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Aug. 18, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
				2013 Stock Repurchase Program	2013 Stock Repurchase Program	2012 Stock Repurchase Program	2012 Stock Repurchase Program	2012 Stock Repurchase Program	Settlement of Employee Tax Withholding Obligations	Settlement of Employee Tax Withholding Obligations
Class of Stock [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	750,000,000	750,000,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	$0.01	$0.01	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared	$0.47	$0.40	$0.10	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount	'	'	'	$250	'	'	'	'	'	'
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired	2,304,000	350,000	0	'	1,700,000	600,000	400,000	'	200,000	100,000
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method	73	13	'	'	50	17	9	'	6	4
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount	'	'	'	'	$200	'	'	'	'	'
Stock Repurchase Program, Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased	'	'	'	'	'	1,000,000	'	2,000,000	'	'

Capital_Stock_Changes_in_Commo

Capital Stock Changes in Common Stock Outstanding (Details)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Changes in Common Stock Outstanding [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Beginning Balance, January 1	185,658	184,641	0
Conversion of net investment	0	0	184,578
Stock incentive plan activity	1,203	1,367	63
Repurchase of common stock	-2,304	-350	0
Ending Balance, December 31	184,557	185,658	184,641