Water leak at Oklahoma data center sparks concern
A damaged water line at an Athlon BT data center in El Reno, Oklahoma, resulted in a loss of over 3 million gallons of water and prompted the city to issue an emergency abatement notice. The company was also cited for drainage issues, expired building permits, and lacking a final certificate of occupancy. Local residents are concerned about the impact on their water service.
A damaged water line at a data center in El Reno, Oklahoma, led to a significant loss of more than 3 million gallons of water. In response, the City of El Reno issued an emergency abatement and public nuisance notice to the data center's owner, Athlon BT.
The company faced further scrutiny, receiving citations for drainage problems, expired building permits, and operating without a final certificate of occupancy. The incident has raised considerable concern among El Reno community members regarding its potential impact on their water service, with residents questioning the long-term water usage implications.
This local issue occurs within a broader context, as Oklahoma currently hosts 34 operational data centers, with an additional four under construction and eleven more in the planning stages across the state.