374Water to Demonstrate Commercial-Scale PFAS Destruction Capabilities in Upcoming DoD ESTCP/DIU Project
374Water Inc. (NASDAQ: SCWO) has announced its participation in a Department of Defense (DoD) project to demonstrate commercial-scale solutions for destroying PFAS contaminated wastes. The company will deploy its AirSCWO technology at Clean Earth's Detroit facility, in partnership with Arcadis and Clean Earth.
The project is a collaboration between the DoD Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP) and the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU). The initiative aims to provide treatment options for DoD installations affected by PFAS, particularly following the U.S. National Defense Authorization Act mandate to transition to fluorine-free firefighting foams by October 2024.
374Water's AirSCWO technology has demonstrated >99.99% destruction of PFAS compounds within seconds in commercial-scale applications, including Aqueous Film-Forming Foam, Granular Activated Carbon, and other waste streams. The system converts hazardous waste into clean water, mineral by-products, and recoverable heat energy.
374Water Inc. (NASDAQ: SCWO) ha annunciato la propria partecipazione a un progetto del Dipartimento della Difesa (DoD) per dimostrare soluzioni su scala commerciale per la distruzione di rifiuti contaminati da PFAS. L'azienda implementerà la propria tecnologia AirSCWO presso l'impianto di Clean Earth a Detroit, in collaborazione con Arcadis e Clean Earth.
Il progetto è una collaborazione tra il Programma di Certificazione della Tecnologia per la Sicurezza Ambientale del DoD (ESTCP) e l'Unità di Innovazione della Difesa (DIU). L'iniziativa mira a fornire opzioni di trattamento per le installazioni del DoD interessate dai PFAS, in particolare dopo il mandato del National Defense Authorization Act degli Stati Uniti per il passaggio a schiume antincendio prive di fluoro entro ottobre 2024.
La tecnologia AirSCWO di 374Water ha dimostrato una distruzione di oltre il 99,99% dei composti PFAS in pochi secondi in applicazioni su scala commerciale, inclusi schiuma formante film acquoso, carbone attivo granulare e altri flussi di rifiuti. Il sistema trasforma i rifiuti pericolosi in acqua pulita, sottoprodotti minerali e energia termica recuperabile.
374Water Inc. (NASDAQ: SCWO) ha anunciado su participación en un proyecto del Departamento de Defensa (DoD) para demostrar soluciones a escala comercial para la destrucción de desechos contaminados por PFAS. La compañía implementará su tecnología AirSCWO en la instalación Clean Earth de Detroit, en asociación con Arcadis y Clean Earth.
El proyecto es una colaboración entre el Programa de Certificación de Tecnología de Seguridad Ambiental del DoD (ESTCP) y la Unidad de Innovación de Defensa (DIU). La iniciativa tiene como objetivo proporcionar opciones de tratamiento para las instalaciones del DoD afectadas por PFAS, especialmente tras el mandato de la Ley de Autorización de Defensa Nacional de Estados Unidos que exige la transición a espumas contra incendios libres de flúor para octubre de 2024.
La tecnología AirSCWO de 374Water ha demostrado una destrucción de más del 99,99% de compuestos PFAS en cuestión de segundos en aplicaciones a escala comercial, incluyendo espuma formadora de película acuosa, carbón activado granular y otros flujos de desechos. El sistema convierte desechos peligrosos en agua limpia, subproductos minerales y energía térmica recuperable.
374Water Inc. (NASDAQ: SCWO)는 PFAS로 오염된 폐기물을 파괴하기 위한 상업적 규모의 솔루션을 시연하기 위해 국방부(DoD) 프로젝트에 참여한다고 발표했습니다. 이 회사는 Arcadis 및 Clean Earth와 협력하여 디트로이트의 Clean Earth 시설에 AirSCWO 기술를 배치할 예정입니다.
이 프로젝트는 DoD 환경 보안 기술 인증 프로그램(ESTCP)과 방위 혁신 단위(DIU) 간의 협력입니다. 이 이니셔티브는 PFAS에 영향을 받는 DoD 설치를 위한 치료 옵션을 제공하는 것을 목표로 하며, 특히 2024년 10월까지 플루오르가 없는 소방 포말로 전환하라는 미국 국가 방위 승인 법안의 요구사항 이후에 해당합니다.
374Water의 AirSCWO 기술은 상업적 규모의 응용에서 PFAS 화합물의 99.99% 이상 파괴를 몇 초 만에 입증했습니다. 이 시스템은 위험한 폐기물을 깨끗한 물, 광물 부산물, 회수 가능한 열 에너지로 전환합니다.
374Water Inc. (NASDAQ: SCWO) a annoncé sa participation à un projet du Département de la Défense (DoD) pour démontrer des solutions à l'échelle commerciale pour la destruction de déchets contaminés par les PFAS. L'entreprise déploiera sa technologie AirSCWO dans l'installation Clean Earth de Detroit, en partenariat avec Arcadis et Clean Earth.
Ce projet est une collaboration entre le Programme de Certification des Technologies de Sécurité Environnementale du DoD (ESTCP) et l'Unité d'Innovation de Défense (DIU). L'initiative vise à fournir des options de traitement pour les installations du DoD touchées par les PFAS, notamment suite au mandat de la Loi d'Autorisation de Défense Nationale des États-Unis qui exige une transition vers des mousses extinguées sans fluor d'ici octobre 2024.
La technologie AirSCWO de 374Water a démontré une destruction de plus de 99,99 % des composés PFAS en quelques secondes dans des applications à échelle commerciale, y compris la mousse formant un film aqueux, le charbon actif granulaire et d'autres flux de déchets. Le système convertit les déchets dangereux en eau propre, en sous-produits minéraux et en énergie thermique récupérable.
374Water Inc. (NASDAQ: SCWO) hat seine Teilnahme an einem Projekt des Verteidigungsministeriums (DoD) angekündigt, um kommerzielle Lösungen zur Zerstörung von mit PFAS kontaminierten Abfällen zu demonstrieren. Das Unternehmen wird seine AirSCWO-Technologie in der Clean Earth-Anlage in Detroit in Partnerschaft mit Arcadis und Clean Earth einsetzen.
Das Projekt ist eine Zusammenarbeit zwischen dem Zertifizierungsprogramm für Umweltsicherheitstechnologien des DoD (ESTCP) und der Defense Innovation Unit (DIU). Die Initiative zielt darauf ab, Behandlungsoptionen für vom PFAS betroffene DoD-Standorte bereitzustellen, insbesondere nach dem Mandat des U.S. National Defense Authorization Act, das vorschreibt, bis Oktober 2024 auf flurofreies Löschschaum umzusteigen.
Die AirSCWO-Technologie von 374Water hat in kommerziellen Anwendungen eine Zerstörung von über 99,99 % der PFAS-Verbindungen innerhalb von Sekunden nachgewiesen, einschließlich wässriger Film bildender Schäume, granularer Aktivkohle und anderer Abfallströme. Das System wandelt gefährliche Abfälle in sauberes Wasser, mineralische Nebenprodukte und recycelbare Wärmeenergie um.
- AirSCWO technology demonstrates >99.99% PFAS destruction efficiency
- Selected for strategic DoD demonstration project
- Multiple successful PFAS destruction demonstrations completed for Federal and Industrial clients
- Technology proven effective in various commercial-scale applications
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This DoD demonstration project represents a pivotal opportunity for 374Water to establish itself as a leading PFAS remediation solution provider in the $80+ billion environmental services market. The collaboration with established partners Arcadis and Clean Earth significantly enhances credibility and implementation capabilities.
The timing is particularly strategic given the NDAA mandate requiring DoD installations to transition to fluorine-free firefighting foams. This regulatory pressure, combined with the DIU's involvement, suggests an accelerated procurement pathway that could lead to rapid commercialization and deployment across military installations.
The AirSCWO technology offers several compelling advantages: 1) Demonstrated >99.99% PFAS destruction efficiency 2) Versatility in handling multiple waste streams including AFFF, GAC and ion exchange resins 3) Production of clean water and recoverable energy as byproducts, aligning with sustainability goals.
The market opportunity extends beyond immediate DoD applications. Success in this high-profile demonstration could position 374Water as a preferred provider for:
- Municipal water treatment facilities
- Industrial waste management
- Environmental remediation projects
- International markets facing similar PFAS challenges
Key value drivers include:
- Potential long-term service contracts with DoD installations
- Equipment sales and licensing opportunities
- Recurring revenue from waste treatment services
- First-mover advantage in a rapidly growing market
ESTCP will Demonstrate Treatment Options for DoD Installations Impacted by Hazardous Chemicals Found in Firefighting Foams, Industrial Processes, and Contaminated Water Sources
U.S. National Defense Authorization Act Mandates Transition to Fluorine-Free Firefighting Foams at DoD Installations, Highlighting Growing Demand for Reliable and Scalable PFAS Destruction Technologies
DURHAM, N.C., Feb. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 374Water Inc. (NASDAQ: SCWO) (“374Water”) (the “Company”), a global leader in organic waste destruction technology for the federal, state, municipal, and industrial markets, is proud to announce its participation in a highly anticipated Department of Defense (DoD) project aimed at identifying commercial-scale technology solutions to destroy per- and polyfluoroalkyl (“PFAS”) contaminated wastes. Building on the proven capabilities of its AirSCWO technology in commercial-scale applications, 374Water is poised to showcase its cutting-edge solution in this important DoD project.
The Defense Innovation Unit (“DIU”) is focused on accelerating the adoption of commercial and dual-use technology to solve operational challenges at speed and scale, awarding scalable contracts to companies offering solutions to national security challenges across a variety of technology areas. DIU also helps minimize up-front costs for commercial tech companies interested in working with DoD.
The upcoming demonstration represents a collaboration between the DoD Environmental Security Technology Certification Program ("ESTCP”) and the DIU.
“With a successful demonstration, the prototypes will be able to provide treatment options for DoD installations impacted by PFAS,” said Dr. Andrea Leeson, ESTCP Deputy Director and Environmental Restoration Program Manager.
374Water, in partnership with Arcadis and Clean Earth, will deploy its AirSCWO technology to destroy PFAS in various forms, including highly concentrated waste streams, during a series of commercial-scale demonstrations at Clean Earth’s Detroit, MI facility. According to Richard “Hunter” Anderson, an environmental scientist at the U.S. Air Force Civil Engineer Center in San Antonio, Texas, this project “…represents a major step forward in the effort to provide the DoD with commercial PFAS treatment options for a variety of scenarios.” This deployment follows multiple successful PFAS destruction demonstrations completed by 374Water for Federal and Industrial clients. Results of these treatments will be publicly released in the near future.
PFAS “forever chemicals” are a group of thousands of synthetic chemicals which are persistent and hazardous. PFAS are found in a wide range of municipal, federal, and industrial processes, and contaminated public and private water sources. PFAS have been shown to pose significant risks to human health and the environment. The urgency of PFAS remediation is underscored by stringent environmental regulations, such as the U.S. National Defense Authorization Act (“NDAA”), which mandated the transition to fluorine-free firefighting foams at DoD installations by October 2024. The DoD initiative, which combines methods for concentrating and destroying PFAS, both on- and off-site, highlights the growing demand for reliable and scalable PFAS destruction technologies.
“While our success in destroying PFAS-impacted waste streams like Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (“AFFF”) at commercial scale has solidified AirSCWO as a reliable solution for PFAS disposal, we are now focused on applying our technology to meet the DoD’s most pressing PFAS treatment challenges,” said Chris Gannon, CEO of 374Water. “Through this initiative, we aim to further demonstrate the effectiveness and adaptability of our AirSCWO technology. We look forward to further showcasing the versatility and scalability of AirSCWO in addressing diverse waste streams and supporting the DoD’s efforts to advance environmental sustainability.”
Craig Divine, Ph.D., Senior Vice President at Arcadis and Project Principal Investigator, emphasized, “This collaboration represents a synergy of exciting technology, world-class expertise, and a practical strategy for scale-up and accelerated commercialization. As we coordinate the implementation and performance analysis aspects of this pivotal project, Arcadis is proud to partner with 374Water and Clean Earth in delivering advanced solutions that result in the complete destruction of PFAS contamination in water, soils, and wastes.”
374Water’s AirSCWO System has proven technology capabilities in commercial-scale applications, including the destruction of Aqueous Film-Forming Foam, Granular Activated Carbon, Ion Exchange Resin, Landfill Leachate, and Biosolids. AirSCWO, which harnesses the power of supercritical water oxidation, has consistently demonstrated its ability to destroy >
“We believe our versatile AirSCWO technology is the most effective commercial-scale PFAS destruction solution available today and look forward to supplying equipment and destruction services to federal, state and municipal government agencies,” concluded Gannon.
About Defense Innovation Unit
The Defense Innovation Unit (“DIU”) strengthens national security by accelerating the adoption of commercial technology throughout the military and bolstering our allied and national security innovation bases. DIU partners with organizations across the Department of Defense (“DoD”) to rapidly prototype and field dual-use capabilities that solve operational challenges at speed and scale. With offices in Silicon Valley, Boston, Austin, Chicago and inside the Pentagon, DIU is the Department’s gateway to leading technology companies across the country.
About 374Water
374Water Inc. (NASDAQ: SCWO) is a global cleantech company providing innovative solutions addressing wastewater treatment and waste management issues within the municipal, federal and industrial markets. 374Water's AirSCWO technology is designed to efficiently destroy and mineralize a broad spectrum of organic non-hazardous and hazardous organic wastes producing safe dischargeable water streams, safe mineral effluent, safe vent gas, and recoverable heat energy. 374Water's AirSCWO technology has the potential to assist its customers to meet discharge requirements, reduce or eliminate disposal costs, remove bottlenecks, and reduce litigation and other risks. 374Water continues to be a leader in innovative waste treatment solutions, dedicated to creating a greener future and eradicating harmful pollutants. Learn more by visiting www.374water.com and follow us on LinkedIn.
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