Basis of Presentation	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	Note 1 Basis of Presentation In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements of Badger Meter contain all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring accruals except as otherwise discussed) necessary to present fairly the Company's consolidated condensed financial position at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, results of operations, comprehensive income, and statements of shareholders’ equity for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, and cash flows for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2024 and 2023. The results of operations for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with United States generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-07, "Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures," which requires enhanced disclosures on segment expenses, interim segment disclosures, and requirements for entities operating under a single segment. The guidance is effective on a retrospective basis for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023 and interim periods beginning after January 1, 2025, early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently assessing the impact of this proposed change on its consolidated financial statements. In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-09, "Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures," which requires additional disclosure associated with the effective tax rate reconciliation and payment of income taxes. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2025 and will be applied on a prospective basis with the option to apply the standard retrospectively. The Company is currently assessing the impact of this proposed change on its consolidated financial statements.

Basis of Presentation

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2024

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Note 1 Basis of Presentation

In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements of Badger Meter contain all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring accruals except as otherwise discussed) necessary to present fairly the Company's consolidated condensed financial position at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, results of operations, comprehensive income, and statements of shareholders’ equity for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, and cash flows for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2024 and 2023. The results of operations for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with United States generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-07, "Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures," which requires enhanced disclosures on segment expenses, interim segment disclosures, and requirements for entities operating under a single segment. The guidance is effective on a retrospective basis for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023 and interim periods beginning after January 1, 2025, early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently assessing the impact of this proposed change on its consolidated financial statements.

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-09, "Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures," which requires additional disclosure associated with the effective tax rate reconciliation and payment of income taxes. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2025 and will be applied on a prospective basis with the option to apply the standard retrospectively. The Company is currently assessing the impact of this proposed change on its consolidated financial statements.