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 March 3, 1999
appearing and incorporated by reference in this Annual Report on Form 10-K 
of Osmonics, Inc. for the year ended December 31, 1998.


DELOITTE AND TOUCHE LLP


Minneapolis, Minnesota
March 30, 1999