374Water to Demonstrate PFAS Destruction with DoD ESTCP and Colorado School of Mines

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374Water (NASDAQ: SCWO) announced its participation in a Department of Defense (DoD) Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP) project to demonstrate PFAS destruction capabilities. The company will deploy its AirSCWO technology at Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado Springs to treat PFAS-contaminated waste streams.

The project, in collaboration with Colorado School of Mines, will focus on treating concentrated PFAS liquid waste from the SAFF® system following soil washing. 374Water's previous waste destruction projects have shown elimination results exceeding 99.99%. The initiative aligns with DoD's mandate to transition to fluorine-free firefighting foams by October 2024 and addresses growing concerns about PFAS "forever chemicals" contamination.

Positive

• Previous waste destruction projects demonstrated >99.99% PFAS elimination efficiency
• Strategic partnership with Department of Defense and Colorado School of Mines
• Technology addresses urgent regulatory compliance needs for PFAS destruction
• Growing market opportunity across municipal, federal, and industrial sectors

Negative

• Project still in demonstration phase, commercial success not guaranteed
• Dependent on government contracts and regulatory requirements

Environmental Security Technology Certification Program Evaluates Treatment Options for DoD Installations Impacted by PFAS

DURHAM, N.C., July 10, 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 deployment of its AirSCWO technology in a Colorado School of Mines and Department of Defense (“DoD”) Environmental Security Technology Certification Program ("ESTCP”) project aimed at comparing technology solutions to destroy per- and polyfluoroalkyl (“PFAS”) contaminated wastes.

The project is a collaboration between the DoD and the Colorado School of Mines. The project’s sponsor, the Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (“ESTCP”), develops and demonstrates innovative, scalable technologies that enhance military readiness, improve warfighter capabilities, and strengthen defense infrastructure. The program prioritizes common sense, cost-effective solutions that support operational effectiveness and reduce regulatory burdens at military installations.

374Water will treat a concentrated PFAS liquid waste stream known as foam fractionate, which is generated from the SAFF® (Surface-Active Foam Fractionation) system following soil washing of PFAS-impacted sediment on Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The destruction and elimination demonstration utilizes 374Water’s mobile AirSCWO system.

To date, 374Water has conducted numerous waste destruction projects on a wide variety of organic waste streams, including PFAS-contaminated feedstocks at commercial and lab scale with waste destruction and elimination results often exceeding 99.99%.

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.

“We believe this initiative will, once again, demonstrate our ability to destroy PFAS-impacted waste streams as a treatment option for DoD installations impacted by PFAS,” said Chris Gannon, CEO of 374Water. “We have completed numerous municipal, federal, and industrial waste destruction projects on a wide variety of solid and liquid waste streams and are generating demand across these markets. We believe our AirSCWO technology will be a reliable solution for the DoD’s PFAS treatment challenges and disposal and support the DoD’s efforts to advance environmental sustainability,” concluded Gannon.

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 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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FAQ

What is 374Water's (NASDAQ:SCWO) role in the DoD PFAS destruction project?

374Water will deploy its AirSCWO technology to treat PFAS-contaminated waste streams at Peterson Space Force Base, demonstrating PFAS destruction capabilities in collaboration with the DoD ESTCP program and Colorado School of Mines.

How effective is 374Water's PFAS destruction technology?

374Water's previous waste destruction projects have demonstrated elimination results often exceeding 99.99% across various organic waste streams, including PFAS-contaminated feedstocks at commercial and lab scale.

What is the significance of the DoD ESTCP project for 374Water (SCWO)?

The project represents a strategic opportunity to demonstrate AirSCWO technology's effectiveness in treating PFAS contamination at military installations, potentially leading to broader adoption across DoD facilities required to transition to fluorine-free firefighting foams by October 2024.

Where will 374Water (SCWO) conduct the PFAS destruction demonstration?

The demonstration will take place at Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, Colorado, treating PFAS liquid waste from the SAFF® system following soil washing of PFAS-impacted sediment.

What markets does 374Water target for its PFAS destruction technology?

374Water targets municipal, federal, and industrial markets for its organic waste destruction technology, particularly focusing on facilities dealing with PFAS contamination in water sources and waste streams.