3 Million Gallons Wasted: Bitcoin Data Center Blamed For Massive Leak
A data center in El Reno, Oklahoma, operated by Athlon BT, was responsible for a massive waterline leak that wasted over 3 million gallons of water and caused public schools to shut down for two days. City officials investigating the incident discovered multiple code violations at the facility, including drainage issues and expired building permits.
A significant waterline leak in El Reno, Oklahoma, resulted in the loss of over 3 million gallons of water and forced public schools to close for two days. City officials identified a privately owned fire hydrant at a local data center operated by Athlon BT as the source of the leak. Athlon BT is described as a tech firm that manages facilities for artificial intelligence networking, cloud computing, and Bitcoin mining.
During their investigation and repair efforts, city officials uncovered several code violations at the facility. These violations included severe drainage issues and expired building permits on the property. As of the report, Athlon BT and El Reno officials had not responded to CNN's requests for comment regarding the incident or the findings.