Data center in Oklahoma leaks over 3 million gallons of water
A data center operated by Athlon BT in El Reno, Oklahoma, experienced a water line leak, resulting in the loss of over 3 million gallons of water and forcing public schools to close. City officials investigating the incident found drainage issues and expired building permits. Athlon BT and El Reno officials have not yet commented on the situation.
A water line leak at a data center in El Reno, Oklahoma, owned by Athlon BT, has led to a loss of more than 3 million gallons of water. The incident also caused public schools to shut down for two days while the city worked to repair the damaged water line.
According to local reports cited in the video, the leak originated from a privately owned fire hydrant associated with Athlon BT, a company that manages data centers for artificial intelligence networking, cloud computing, and Bitcoin mining. During their investigation, city officials discovered several violations, including drainage issues and expired building permits.
As of the reporting, Athlon BT and El Reno officials have not responded to requests for comment from CNN, which indicates an ongoing situation without immediate resolution regarding responsibility or further actions.