Hydrant At Data Center Causes 3-Million-Gallon Leak
A 3-million-gallon waterline leak occurred at a data center operated by Athlon BT in El Reno, Oklahoma, leading to public school closures. Investigations by city officials revealed code violations and expired building permits at the facility.
A significant waterline leak at a data center in El Reno, Oklahoma, led to the loss of more than 3 million gallons of water, forcing local public schools to close for two days while repairs were conducted. The leak was traced to a privately owned fire hydrant located at a data center operated by Athlon BT, a tech company based in El Reno that manages facilities for artificial intelligence networking, cloud computing, and Bitcoin mining.
During their investigation into the massive water loss, El Reno city officials uncovered multiple code violations at the Athlon BT facility. Local reports indicate these violations included severe drainage issues and expired building permits on the property. As of the report, both Athlon BT and El Reno officials had not responded to CNN's requests for comment regarding the incident and findings.