AI Data Center Leak Drains 3 Million Gallons Of Water In Oklahoma
A massive water line leak at an Athlon BT data center in El Reno, Oklahoma, drained over 3 million gallons of water, forcing public schools to close. City officials investigating the leak found multiple code violations, including severe drainage issues and expired building permits at the facility.
A significant waterline leak at a data center in El Reno, Oklahoma, resulted in the loss of more than 3 million gallons of water, leading to the two-day closure of public schools while repairs were made. The leak was traced to a privately owned fire hydrant at a facility operated by Athlon BT, a company based in El Reno that manages data centers for artificial intelligence networking, cloud computing, and Bitcoin mining.
During their investigation into the massive water loss, El Reno city officials discovered several code violations at the tech facility, including severe drainage problems and expired building permits. Local reporting indicates these issues were uncovered while city workers were repairing the water line and determining the source of the leak. Athlon BT and El Reno officials have not yet responded to requests for comment regarding the incident.