Violations Found After Data Center Leak Costs City 3M Gallons Of Water
A significant waterline leak at a data center in El Reno, Oklahoma, resulted in the loss of over 3 million gallons of water and caused public schools to close. Investigations by city officials traced the leak to a privately owned fire hydrant at the Athlon BT data center and uncovered multiple code violations, including drainage issues and expired building permits.
A major waterline leak at a data center in El Reno, Oklahoma, led to the loss of more than three million gallons of water, forcing local public schools to shut down for two days while repairs were made. City officials traced the origin of the leak to a privately owned fire hydrant located at a data center operated by Athlon BT, a tech firm specializing in artificial intelligence networking, cloud computing, and Bitcoin mining facilities.
During their investigation into the leak and the associated infrastructure, city officials discovered several code violations on the property. These violations included significant drainage problems and expired building permits. According to local reports, Athlon BT and El Reno city officials have not yet responded to requests for comment from CNN regarding the incident and the identified violations.