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Employee Benefit Plans (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
Increase in pension liability | $ 0.7 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanEffectOfPlanAmendmentOnAccumulatedBenefitObligation | $ 17.1 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanEffectOfPlanAmendmentOnAccumulatedBenefitObligation | $ 0.7 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanEffectOfPlanAmendmentOnAccumulatedBenefitObligation |  |
Increase in net loss | 0.4 wts_OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlanNetIncomeLossForThePeriodNetOfTax | 10.5 wts_OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlanNetIncomeLossForThePeriodNetOfTax | 11.0 wts_OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlanNetIncomeLossForThePeriodNetOfTax | 1.3 wts_OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlanNetIncomeLossForThePeriodNetOfTax | 6.5 wts_OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlanNetIncomeLossForThePeriodNetOfTax
Income tax effect attributable to pension and other postretirement benefit plans | 0.3 wts_OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlanIncomeTaxEffect | 6.6 wts_OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlanIncomeTaxEffect | 6.9 wts_OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlanIncomeTaxEffect | 0.8 wts_OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlanIncomeTaxEffect | 4.1 wts_OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlanIncomeTaxEffect
Change in projected benefit obligation |  |  |  |  |
Balance at beginning of the year |  | 126.3 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanBenefitObligation | 126.3 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanBenefitObligation | 138.0 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanBenefitObligation |
Service cost |  |  | 0.7 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanServiceCost | 0.5 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanServiceCost | 0.6 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanServiceCost
Administration costs paid |  |  | (1.5)us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAdministrationExpenses | (0.8)us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAdministrationExpenses |
Interest cost |  |  | 5.9 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanInterestCost | 5.4 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanInterestCost | 5.7 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanInterestCost
Actuarial (gain) loss |  |  | 32.6 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanActuarialGainLoss | (12.5)us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanActuarialGainLoss |
Benefits paid |  |  | (5.1)us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanBenefitsPaid | (4.3)us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanBenefitsPaid |
Balance at end of year | 158.9 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanBenefitObligation |  | 158.9 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanBenefitObligation | 126.3 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanBenefitObligation | 138.0 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanBenefitObligation
Change in fair value of plan assets |  |  |  |  |
Balance at beginning of the year |  | 103.7 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets | 103.7 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets | 115.8 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets |
Actual (loss) gain on assets |  |  | 21.1 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanActualReturnOnPlanAssets | (7.7)us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanActualReturnOnPlanAssets |
Employer contributions |  |  | 0.7 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanContributionsByEmployer | 0.7 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanContributionsByEmployer |
Administration costs paid |  |  | (1.5)us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAdministrationExpenses | (0.8)us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAdministrationExpenses |
Benefits paid |  |  | (5.1)us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanBenefitsPaid | (4.3)us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanBenefitsPaid |
Fair value of plan assets at end of the year | 118.9 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets |  | 118.9 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets | 103.7 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets | 115.8 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanFairValueOfPlanAssets
Funded status at end of year | (40.0)us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanFundedStatusOfPlan |  | (40.0)us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanFundedStatusOfPlan | (22.6)us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanFundedStatusOfPlan |
Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheet |  |  |  |  |
Current liabilities | (40.0)us-gaap_PensionAndOtherPostretirementDefinedBenefitPlansCurrentLiabilities |  | (40.0)us-gaap_PensionAndOtherPostretirementDefinedBenefitPlansCurrentLiabilities | (0.6)us-gaap_PensionAndOtherPostretirementDefinedBenefitPlansCurrentLiabilities |
Noncurrent liabilities |  |  |  | (22.0)us-gaap_PensionAndOtherPostretirementDefinedBenefitPlansLiabilitiesNoncurrent |
Net amount recognized | (40.0)us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAmountsRecognizedInBalanceSheet |  | (40.0)us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAmountsRecognizedInBalanceSheet | (22.6)us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAmountsRecognizedInBalanceSheet |
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income |  |  |  |  |
Net actuarial loss recognized | 58.9 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeNetGainsLossesBeforeTax |  | 58.9 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeNetGainsLossesBeforeTax | 42.2 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeNetGainsLossesBeforeTax |
Information for pension plans with an accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets |  |  |  |  |
Projected benefit obligation | 158.9 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanPensionPlansWithAccumulatedBenefitObligationsInExcessOfPlanAssetsAggregateProjectedBenefitObligation |  | 158.9 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanPensionPlansWithAccumulatedBenefitObligationsInExcessOfPlanAssetsAggregateProjectedBenefitObligation | 126.3 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanPensionPlansWithAccumulatedBenefitObligationsInExcessOfPlanAssetsAggregateProjectedBenefitObligation |
Accumulated benefit obligation | 158.9 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanPensionPlansWithAccumulatedBenefitObligationsInExcessOfPlanAssetsAggregateAccumulatedBenefitObligation |  | 158.9 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanPensionPlansWithAccumulatedBenefitObligationsInExcessOfPlanAssetsAggregateAccumulatedBenefitObligation | 126.3 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanPensionPlansWithAccumulatedBenefitObligationsInExcessOfPlanAssetsAggregateAccumulatedBenefitObligation |
Fair value of plan assets | 118.9 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanPensionPlansWithAccumulatedBenefitObligationsInExcessOfPlanAssetsAggregateFairValueOfPlanAssets |  | 118.9 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanPensionPlansWithAccumulatedBenefitObligationsInExcessOfPlanAssetsAggregateFairValueOfPlanAssets | 103.7 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanPensionPlansWithAccumulatedBenefitObligationsInExcessOfPlanAssetsAggregateFairValueOfPlanAssets |
Components of net periodic benefit cost |  |  |  |  |
Service cost - administrative costs |  |  | 0.7 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanServiceCost | 0.5 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanServiceCost | 0.6 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanServiceCost
Interest costs on benefits obligation |  |  | 5.9 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanInterestCost | 5.4 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanInterestCost | 5.7 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanInterestCost
Expected return on assets |  |  | (6.3)us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanExpectedReturnOnPlanAssets | (6.8)us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanExpectedReturnOnPlanAssets | (6.9)us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanExpectedReturnOnPlanAssets
Net actuarial loss amortization |  |  | 1.2 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAmortizationOfGainsLosses | 1.0 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAmortizationOfGainsLosses | 0.6 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanAmortizationOfGainsLosses
Net periodic benefit cost |  |  | 1.5 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanNetPeriodicBenefitCost | 0.1 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanNetPeriodicBenefitCost |
Estimated amount that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income into net periodic benefit cost over the next year |  |  |  |  |
Net actuarial loss |  |  | $ 1.5 us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlanFutureAmortizationOfGainLoss |  |
Pension Plan |  |  |  |  |
Number of plans expects distribution |  |  | 2 wts_NumberOfPlansExpectsDistributions / us-gaap_DefinedBenefitPlansDisclosuresDefinedBenefitPlansAxis = us-gaap_PensionPlansDefinedBenefitMember |  |
Minimum | SERP |  |  |  |  |
Period to settle liabilities under SERP |  |  | 12 months |  |
Maximum | SERP |  |  |  |  |
Period to settle liabilities under SERP |  |  | 24 months |  |

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- Definition The pretax net amount of gains and losses that are not yet recognized as a component of net periodic benefit cost, and that are recognized as increases or decreases in other comprehensive income as they arise. Gains and losses are due to changes in the value of either the benefit obligation or the plan assets resulting from experience different from that assumed or from a change in an actuarial assumption, or the consequence of a decision to temporarily deviate from the substantive plan. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 220 -SubTopic 10 -Section 45 -Paragraph 10A -Subparagraph (i) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=36458714&loc=SL7669646-108580 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 715 -SubTopic 20 -Section 50 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (j) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=35743120&loc=d3e1928-114920 + Details
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- Definition The difference between fair value of plan assets at the end of the period and the fair value at the beginning of the period, adjusted for contributions and payments of benefits during the period, and after adjusting for taxes and other expenses, as applicable. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Glossary Actual Return on Plan Assets (Component of Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6504192 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 715 -SubTopic 20 -Section 50 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (b)(1) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=35743120&loc=d3e1928-114920 Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Glossary Actual Return on Plan Assets (Component of Net Periodic Pension Cost) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6504226 + Details
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- Definition Amount of gain (loss) related to change in benefit obligation resulting from changes in actuarial assumptions, for example, but not limited to, interest, mortality, employee turnover, salary, and temporary deviation from the substantive plan. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 715 -SubTopic 30 -Glossary Gain or Loss -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6514294 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 715 -SubTopic 20 -Section 50 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (a)(4) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=35743120&loc=d3e1928-114920 Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 715 -SubTopic 60 -Glossary Gain or Loss -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6749293 + Details
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- Definition The aggregate net amount recognized in the balance sheet associated with the defined benefit plan(s). Will normally be the same as the Defined Benefit Plan, Funded Status of Plan, Total. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 715 -SubTopic 20 -Section 50 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (c) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=35743120&loc=d3e1928-114920 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 715 -SubTopic 20 -Section 45 -Paragraph 2 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=21915240&loc=d3e1703-114919 + Details
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- Definition 1) For defined benefit pension plans, the benefit obligation is the projected benefit obligation, which is the actuarial present value as of a date of all benefits attributed by the pension benefit formula to employee service rendered prior to that date. 2) For other postretirement defined benefit plans, the benefit obligation is the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation, which is the actuarial present value of benefits attributed to employee service rendered to a particular date. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 715 -SubTopic 20 -Section 50 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (a) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=35743120&loc=d3e1928-114920 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Glossary Projected Benefit Obligation -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6522206 Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Glossary Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6503904 + Details
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- Definition The amount of payments made for which participants are entitled under a pension plan, including pension benefits, death benefits, and benefits due on termination of employment. Also includes payments made under a postretirement benefit plan, including prescription drug benefits, health care benefits, life insurance benefits, and legal, educational and advisory services. This item represents a periodic decrease to the plan obligations and a decrease to plan assets. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Glossary Postretirement Benefits -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6521376 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 715 -SubTopic 60 -Section 50 -Paragraph 4 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6414203&loc=d3e39716-114964 Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 715 -SubTopic 30 -Glossary Benefits -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6506267 Reference 4: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 715 -SubTopic 60 -Glossary Benefits -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6506309 Reference 5: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 715 -SubTopic 20 -Section 50 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (a)(6) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=35743120&loc=d3e1928-114920 Reference 6: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 715 -SubTopic 20 -Section 50 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (b)(5) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=35743120&loc=d3e1928-114920 + Details
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- Definition The increase in the fair value of plan assets from contributions made by the employer. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 715 -SubTopic 20 -Section 50 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (b)(3) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=35743120&loc=d3e1928-114920 + Details
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- Definition The amount of increase or decrease in the accumulated benefit obligation related to the effects of a change in the substantive terms of an existing defined benefit pension plan or the initiation of a new plan. A plan amendment may increase or decrease benefits, including those attributed to years of service already rendered. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 715 -SubTopic 60 -Glossary Plan Amendment -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6520743 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 715 -SubTopic 30 -Glossary Plan Amendment -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6520782 Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 715 -SubTopic 20 -Section 50 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (r) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=35743120&loc=d3e1928-114920 + Details
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- Definition An amount calculated as a basis for determining the extent of delayed recognition of the effects of changes in the fair value of assets. The expected return on plan assets is determined based on the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets and the market-related value of plan assets. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 715 -SubTopic 30 -Glossary Expected Return on Plan Assets -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6512136 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 715 -SubTopic 60 -Glossary Expected Return on Plan Assets -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6512171 Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 715 -SubTopic 20 -Section 50 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (h)(3) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=35743120&loc=d3e1928-114920 + Details
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- Definition Assets, usually stocks, bonds, and other investments, that have been segregated and restricted (usually in a trust) to provide benefits, at their fair value as of the measurement date. Plan assets include amounts contributed by the employer (and by employees for a contributory plan) and amounts earned from investing the contributions, less benefits paid. If a plan has liabilities other than for benefits, those non-benefit obligations may be considered as reductions of plan assets. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 715 -SubTopic 20 -Section 50 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (b) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=35743120&loc=d3e1928-114920 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 715 -SubTopic 30 -Section 35 -Paragraph 50 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=29635418&loc=d3e12355-114930 + Details
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- Definition The increase in a defined benefit pension plan's projected benefit obligation or a defined benefit postretirement plan's accumulated postretirement benefit obligation due to the passage of time. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 715 -SubTopic 20 -Section 50 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (h)(2) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=35743120&loc=d3e1928-114920 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 715 -SubTopic 20 -Section 50 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (a)(2) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=35743120&loc=d3e1928-114920 + Details
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