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Document and Entity Information
Jul. 31, 2024
Cover [Abstract]  
Entity Registrant Name WATERS CORP /DE/
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Amendment Flag false
Entity Central Index Key 0001000697
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date Jul. 31, 2024
Entity Incorporation State Country Code DE
Entity File Number 01-14010
Entity Tax Identification Number 13-3668640
Entity Address, Address Line One 34 Maple Street
Entity Address, City or Town Milford
Entity Address, State or Province MA
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 01757
City Area Code (508)
Local Phone Number 478-2000
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre Commencement Tender Offer false
Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Security 12b Title Common stock, par value $0.01 per share
Trading Symbol WAT
Entity Emerging Growth Company false