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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details Textual) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Minimum    
Intangible assets estimated economic useful lives 5 years  
Maximum    
Intangible assets estimated economic useful lives 20 years  
Foreign Currency    
Cash 537us-gaap_Cash
/ us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAxis
= xyl_ForeignCurrencyMember
$ 423us-gaap_Cash
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= xyl_ForeignCurrencyMember