Bob Shaw glared at the executives from the chemical giant 3M across the table from him. He held up a carpet sample and pointed at the logo for Scotchgard on the back.“That’s not a logo,” fumed Shaw, CEO of the world’s largest carpet company, one attendee later recalled. “That’s a target.” Weeks earlier, 3M Company announced it would reformulate its signature stain-resistance brand under pressure from the Environmental Protection Agency because of human health and environmental concerns.Mills like Shaw’s had ...

Core Points - Artesian Resources Corporation announced the approval to return proceeds from a national class action settlement regarding PFAS contamination to its customers [1][2] - The company has received approximately $7.2 million from 3M, which will be used to provide a credit of about $73 to active Delaware water customers as of December 1, 2025 [2][3] - Artesian emphasizes its commitment to delivering safe and reliable water, having proactively tested for and treated PFAS prior to federal regulations [3] Company Overview - Artesian Resources Corporation operates as a holding company for subsidiaries providing water and wastewater services on the Delmarva Peninsula [4] - Artesian Water Company is the oldest and largest regulated water utility in the region, supplying 9.5 billion gallons of water annually through 1,491 miles of water main to over a third of Delaware residents [4]

Core Viewpoint - 374Water Inc. supports the EPA's actions to combat PFAS contamination, which is expected to create demand for its AirSCWO technology designed to destroy organic wastes, including PFAS [1][3][4] Company Overview - 374Water Inc. is a global leader in organic waste destruction technology, focusing on municipal, federal, and industrial markets [1][6] - The company's AirSCWO technology efficiently destroys a wide range of organic wastes, producing safe dischargeable water, mineral effluent, and recoverable heat energy [6] Industry Context - The EPA's strategy aims to prevent PFAS from entering drinking water systems and hold polluters accountable, emphasizing the federal government's commitment to public health [2][5] - The planned actions by the EPA include implementing a PFAS testing strategy, providing annual updates to PFAS destruction guidance, and establishing a "polluter pays" framework [8]