Watch: Data Center Leak Costs Residents 3 Million Gallons Of Water In Oklahoma
A data center operated by Athlon BT in El Reno, Oklahoma, experienced a massive water line leak, costing residents over 3 million gallons of water and forcing public schools to close for two days. City officials traced the leak to a privately owned fire hydrant and uncovered multiple code violations at the facility, including expired building permits and severe drainage issues, during their investigation.
A significant waterline leak at a data center in El Reno, Oklahoma, resulted in the loss of over 3 million gallons of water and led to a two-day closure of public schools while repairs were made. City officials identified the source of the leak as a privately owned fire hydrant at a facility operated by Athlon BT, a tech firm specializing in artificial intelligence networking, cloud computing, and Bitcoin mining.
During the investigation into the leak and subsequent repairs, city officials discovered multiple code violations at the Athlon BT data center. These violations included severe drainage problems and expired building permits on the property. Local reports indicate that Athlon BT and El Reno officials have not yet responded to requests for comment regarding the incident.