INDEPENDENT AUDITORS CONSENT Osmonics, Inc. We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statements No. 33-25228 and No. 33-537 of Osmonics, Inc. on Form S-8 and Registration Statement No. 33-05029 filed on Form S-3 of our reports dated February 19, 1998 (March 20, 1998 as to Note 17) appearing and incorporated by reference in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Osmonics, Inc. for the year ended December 31, 1997. DELOITTE AND TOUCHE Minneapolis, Minnesota MARCH 26, 1998