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News ClipKOCO·El Reno, Canadian County, OK

Hunt for answers continues as Bitcoin mining site faces 30-day deadline after El Reno water leak

A Bitcoin mining facility operated by Athlon in El Reno, Oklahoma, caused a massive water leak last month, leading to the loss of 3 million gallons and leaving residents without water. El Reno city officials have given the company a 30-day deadline to address permit issues and compliance or face potential shutdown. The facility's water supply has been shut off, and officials have condemned the data center, stating it should never have opened.

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9/14/2026

News Clip1:38KOCO 5 News·El Reno, Canadian County, OK

El Reno condemns data center as officials say it was never supposed to open

The City of El Reno condemned a data center owned by Athlon, asserting it opened and continued operations illegally despite a 2023 stop-work order issued for safety violations and expiring permits. The facility, used for AI storage and Bitcoin mining, was found responsible for the loss of over 3 million gallons of water, for which the city confirmed residents would not be charged.

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9/1/2026