374Water Delivers AS6 System to Detroit, Michigan for DoD ESTCP/DIU Project
Rhea-AI Summary
374Water (NASDAQ:SCWO) has successfully delivered its AirSCWO 6 (AS6) System to Clean Earth's Detroit facility for a significant Department of Defense (DoD) demonstration project. The initiative, led by the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), aims to evaluate commercial-scale solutions for destroying PFAS-contaminated waste.
The project will demonstrate the treatment of six different PFAS-impacted waste streams, including three from DoD facilities and three concentrated waste streams. Installation and commissioning will take approximately three weeks, with initial waste destruction campaigns starting in August 2025. Arcadis, the project's prime engineering contractor, will conduct comprehensive analysis of all PFAS parameters.
Positive
- Strategic partnership with Department of Defense through DIU project demonstrates government confidence
- Commercial-scale demonstration opportunity could lead to significant DoD contracts
- Project addresses urgent regulatory compliance needs, including NDAA requirements
- Validation by third-party analysis from Arcadis adds credibility to results
Negative
- Results of treatment effectiveness not yet proven or publicly available
- Three-week installation and commissioning period could face potential delays
Insights
374Water's DoD PFAS project enters operational phase with AS6 delivery, positioning for potential large-scale government contracts amid tightening regulations.
374Water has reached a critical milestone in its Department of Defense (DoD) project by successfully delivering its AirSCWO 6 (AS6) System to Clean Earth's Detroit facility. This represents tangible progress in the company's collaboration with the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) and Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP) to evaluate commercial-scale solutions for destroying PFAS-contaminated waste. The timing is particularly significant as it aligns with the October 2024 mandate from the National Defense Authorization Act requiring DoD installations to transition to fluorine-free firefighting foams.
The project's structure demonstrates sophisticated strategic positioning by 374Water. By testing six different PFAS-impacted waste streams—three directly from DoD facilities and three concentrated via upstream treatment technologies—the company is validating its technology across multiple use cases simultaneously. This comprehensive approach increases the potential for widespread adoption across various DoD installations if successful.
The three-week installation and commissioning phase followed by August waste destruction campaigns establishes a clear operational timeline. The involvement of Arcadis as an independent third-party for analytics adds credibility to the upcoming results. The public release of these findings will be particularly important, as transparent, positive results could significantly strengthen 374Water's market position in the growing PFAS remediation sector, especially for government contracts where verification is essential.
This project represents more than just a technology demonstration—it's a strategic pathway to potentially secure substantial long-term contracts with the DoD, which faces enormous PFAS remediation challenges across hundreds of military installations nationwide.
Installation and Commissioning Activities Commenced with Treatment of Six PFAS-Impacted Waste Streams to Begin in August
ESTCP will Demonstrate Treatment Options for DoD Installations Impacted by Hazardous Chemicals Found in Firefighting Foams, Industrial Processes, and Contaminated Water Sources
DURHAM, N.C., July 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 374Water Inc. (NASDAQ: SCWO) (“374Water”) (the “Company”), a global leader in organic waste destruction technology and services for the municipal, federal, and industrial markets, today announced the successful mobilization and delivery of its AirSCWO 6 System for a series of commercial-scale demonstrations at Clean Earth’s Detroit, MI facility as part of a previously announced Department of Defense (“DoD”) project.
In February, 374Water announced its participation in a highly anticipated DoD project, led by the Defense Innovation Unit (“DIU”), that is evaluating commercial-scale technology solutions to destroy per- and polyfluoroalkyl (“PFAS”) contaminated wastes. The DIU is focused on accelerating the adoption of waste destruction technologies to solve operational challenges at speed and scale, and awarding meaningful contracts to companies offering solutions to national security challenges. The demonstration represents a collaboration between the DoD Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (“ESTCP”) and the DIU.
“With the successful delivery of our AS6 System to the facility, we expect three weeks of installation and commissioning activities for testing and configuration, with initial waste destruction campaigns beginning in August,” said Chris Gannon, CEO of 374Water. “We will then demonstrate the effectiveness, scalability and versatility of our AirSCWO technology with the treatment of six PFAS-impacted waste streams. Three waste streams are sourced directly from DoD facilities and three are considered produced waste streams, meaning they are concentrated via upstream treatment technologies. All analytics will then be provided by Arcadis, the project’s prime engineering contractor.
“After multiple successful PFAS destruction demonstrations for federal and industrial clients, we believe this project will be a significant step toward providing the DoD with commercial-scale PFAS treatment options for a variety of scenarios. Their need for 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,” concluded Gannon.
Craig Divine, Ph.D., Senior Vice President at Arcadis and Project Principal Investigator, added, “Following the treatment of the different PFAS impact waste streams, we will conduct a comprehensive and robust analysis of all PFAS parameters, including air and liquid effluent sampling and PFAS destruction. Results of these treatments will be publicly released following our analyses. We look forward to working with 374Water in addressing diverse waste streams and supporting the DoD’s efforts to advance environmental sustainability.”
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 industrial technology and services 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 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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