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Bitcoin mining data center condemned after leaking 3 million gallons of water and forcing school closures - facility
A Bitcoin mining data center in El Reno, Oklahoma, owned by Athlon Blockchain LLC, has been condemned after leaking 3 million gallons of water.
Key takeaways
- A Bitcoin mining data center in El Reno, Oklahoma has been condemned after leaking 3 million gallons of water.
- Schools, businesses, and city and county offices were closed last week due to the leak.
- The facility operated despite a Stop Work Order issued in 2023 for safety violations and expired permits.
- The city is preparing legal action to recoup all costs and expenses from the property owner.
- The firm building the facility set up the data center and began operations without further consultation with the city.
A Bitcoin mining data center in El Reno, Oklahoma, owned by Athlon Blockchain LLC, has been condemned after leaking 3 million gallons of water. The leak forced the closure of schools, businesses, and city and county offices last week. The facility had been operating despite a Stop Work Order issued by the city in 2023 for multiple fire and life safety code violations. The city of El Reno is preparing legal action to recoup all costs and expenses from the property owner.
The incident highlights growing controversies and regulatory challenges surrounding data center water usage.
By the numbers
- 3,000,000
- gallons of water leaked by the data center
How it unfolded
- City issued a Stop Work Order to the facility
- Deadline for property owner to comply with safety codes
- Schools, businesses, and offices closed due to leak
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Common questions
- What happened with Athlon Blockchain LLC-owned Bitcoin mining data center?
- A Bitcoin mining data center in El Reno, Oklahoma has been condemned after leaking 3 million gallons of water.
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