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Note 6 - Agreements and Commitments (Details Textual)					3 Months Ended
Note 6 - Agreements and Commitments (Details Textual)	Feb. 27, 2019 USD ($)	Feb. 27, 2019 DKK (kr)	Nov. 20, 2018 USD ($)	Nov. 20, 2018 DKK (kr)	Mar. 31, 2019 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2018 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2019 DKK (kr)
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost					$ 2,621	$ 2,693
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity					14,240		kr 94,620
Guarantor Obligations, Current Carrying Value					$ 15,743		kr 94,620
LiqTech International AS [Member] \| Claim with Former Supplier for Breach of Agreement [Member]
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value			$ 68,800	kr 448,500
LiqTech International AS [Member] \| Claim with Former Supplier for Services Rendered [Member]
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value	$ 83,400	kr 543,905