Massive data center leak tops 3M gallons of water fees for customers
A massive waterline leak at a data center in El Reno, Oklahoma, owned by Athlon BT, resulted in the loss of over 3 million gallons of water and caused public schools to shut down for two days. City officials investigating the incident found expired building permits and drainage issues 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 and prompted the closure of local public schools for two days while repairs were underway. The leak was traced to a privately-owned fire hydrant at Athlon BT, an El Reno-based company that manages data centers for artificial intelligence networking, cloud computing, and Bitcoin mining.
During their investigation into the incident, El Reno city officials discovered several violations at the Athlon BT facility, including drainage issues and expired building permits. According to local reports, Athlon BT and El Reno officials have not yet responded to CNN's request for comment regarding the situation.