Reclaiming Water.
Clean water is the foundation of life. It sustains us, nourishes our communities, and supports the ecosystems essential to our survival. Every drop connects people, agriculture, and industry, ensuring resilience for generations to come.
By reclaiming water and eliminating waste, 374Water is working to protect humanity’s most vital resource while advancing sustainability and progress.
Who We Are
374Water is a cleantech and industrial services company providing innovative solutions for organic waste destruction and sustainable wastewater treatment within Federal, Municipal and Industrial markets in full compliance with environmental regulations.
Our patented technology completely and sustainably destroys non-hazardous and hazardous contaminants, converting waste into clean, reusable water, inert minerals, and recovered energy.
Our Story
Our name – 374Water – pays tribute to 374° Celsius – the critical point at which water transitions into a supercritical state, by unlocking its ability to break down hazardous and non-hazardous organic wastes, efficiently and cleanly.
Our proven and proprietary AirSCWO (supercritical water oxidation) technology works by tapping into the water’s unique properties at its critical point, 374°C / 705°F. It destroys contaminants and converts waste into clean, reusable water, inert minerals, and recoverable energy. Our process’s effluents are free of emissions, PFAS (“Forever Chemicals,”), and residue, regardless of waste type.
374Water’s AirSCWO technology was originally developed in 2013 by Dr. Marc Deshusses at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. The innovation was created in response to a challenge from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to design a system that could be deployed in developing countries to provide clean drinking water and safe wastewater treatment.
Dr. Deshusses, together with his collaborator Kobe Nagar, proposed a solution based on supercritical water oxidation. Recognizing the potential of the concept, the Gates Foundation provided initial funding to the university to advance the technology. The first unit was capable of processing up to one wet ton of waste per day.
Professor Deshusses and Kobe sold the rights to the technology to 374Water. Four patents and seven pending patents later, the technology has been implemented successfully in projects spanning nearly 190 different waste streams providing the ability to destroy all manner of organic waste at commercial scale.
374Water went public and was listed on the NASDAQ.
374Water sells and builds their the first commercial scale unit in Komomo, IN.
the company recruited new leadership to further evolve the AirSCWO technology, create multiple product lines/solutions, build out operations, and scale 374Water across the Municipal, Federal, Industrial, and Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facility (TSDF) markets.
During this same year, an AirSCWO 6 (AS 6) modular unit was deployed at the Iron Bridge wastewater treatment facility operated by the City of Orlando in Oviedo, FL.
374Water operates multiple commercial scale AirSCWO systems and has executed numerous contracts for the destruction of wastes including sludges/biosolids, Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) and AFFF rinse water, Granular Activated Carbon (GAC), Ion Exchange resin (IX), and landfill leachate for Municipal, Federal, and Industrial customers.
374Water currently has clients and partners across federal, municipal and industrial markets.
AirSCWO Systems
deliver effective
organics destruction
Discover 374Water’s AirSCWO technology, designed to efficiently eliminate PFAS and other organic contaminants. Our technology ensures environmental safety and compliance, reducing pollutants up to 99.9999%, reducing solid waste volume up to 97% and promoting a cleaner, healthier planet. Join us in our mission to protect and restore our water resources.
Efficient PFAS Elimination
Advanced Waste Reduction
Sustainable Wastewater Treatment
Destroy your risk with AirSCWO
Our Supercritical Water Oxidation (SCWO) systems offer a powerful alternative to traditional waste disposal methods. By eliminating harmful pollutants we help businesses reduce their compliance risk, improve operating efficiencies, and contribute to a cleaner planet.
Our Leadership
Meet the dedicated individuals driving our mission for a cleaner planet.
Stephen Jones
Chief Executive Officer
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Stephen Jones joined the Board of 374Water in April 2025 and was appointed Interim President and CEO in October 2025. From 2015 to 2020, Mr. Jones served as Chief Executive Officer and board member of Covanta Holding Corporation (now Reworld Waste), a global leader in sustainable waste and energy solutions. Previously, Mr. Jones spent over two decades with Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., holding senior management roles across tonnage gases, equipment, energy, and industrial chemicals, culminating as China president in Shanghai.
Mr. Jones currently serves on the boards of Tronox Holdings plc and Badger Infrastructure Solutions, Inc., where he is also Chairperson of the Board. Additionally, Mr. Jones is a Special Advisor to the Supervisory Board of Kanadevia Inova AG.
Mr. Jones holds a B.S. in Economics from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, an MBA in Finance from Temple University, and a J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania. He also completed the INSEAD Advanced Management Program and is Chairperson of the Bloomsburg University Foundation.
Russell Kline
Chief Financial Officer
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Russell Kline serves as the company’s Chief Financial Officer, bringing more than 20 years of strategic, financial, operational, and capital markets expertise across domestic and international markets. Before joining 374Water, Mr. Kline was Senior Vice President of Finance for Ole Distribution—a joint venture between Ole Communications and WarnerMedia—where he played a pivotal role in launching and distributing a diverse portfolio of television channels throughout Latin America 2020.
Previously, Mr. Kline spent more than 13 years with Sony Pictures Television International, serving as Vice President of Financial Operations.
He is a CPA and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Western Michigan University.
Brad Meyers
Chief Operating Officer
Leads our operational strategy and execution to ensure efficiency, scalability, and excellence across all business functions.
Deborah Cooper
Chief Commercial Officer
Manages administrative functions and drives cross-functional alignment to support executive priorities and organizational effectiveness.
Raj Melkote
Chief Technology Officer
Oversees the development and execution of our technology roadmap, aligning innovation with business objectives to maintain competitive advantage.
Sudhakar Viswanathan
Vice President, Municipal
Drives revenue growth and market expansion by leading high-performance sales strategies and customer acquisition initiatives.
Howard Teicher
Vice President, Government
Leads our public policy strategy and government relations, shaping regulatory outcomes and fostering strategic partnerships to advance business objectives.
Jim Siccardi
Senior Vice President, Investor Relations
Leads our investor relations strategy and financial communications, shaping market perception and fostering strategic relationships to support capital access and long-term growth.
Board of Directors
Rene Estes
Stephen Jones
BJ Penn
James Vanderhider
James Pawloski
