EXHIBIT 23.4
 
                   CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
 
  As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by
reference in this registration statement of our report dated February 8, 1996
included in United States Filter Corporation's Report on Form 8-K dated
November 6, 1996 and to all references to our Firm included in this
registration statement.
 
                                          /s/Arthur Andersen LLP
                                            Arthur Andersen LLP
 
Minneapolis, Minnesota
   
December 6, 1996