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Goodwill and Other Identifiable Intangible Assets - Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill by Segment (Detail) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Beginning Balance | $ 5,255.4
Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments | (24.5)
Foreign currency translation/other | 19.1
Ending Balance | 5,250.0
Water Quality Systems [Member] |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Beginning Balance | 1,121.1
Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments | 0.0
Foreign currency translation/other | 3.5
Ending Balance | 1,124.6
Flow & Filtration Solutions [Member] |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Beginning Balance | 882.7
Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments | 0.0
Foreign currency translation/other | 12.1
Ending Balance | 894.8
Technical Solutions [Member] |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Beginning Balance | 2,255.2
Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments | (24.5)
Foreign currency translation/other | 3.5
Ending Balance | 2,234.2
Valves And Controls [Member] |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Beginning Balance | 996.4
Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments | 0.0
Foreign currency translation/other | 0.0
Ending Balance | $ 996.4

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