# Oklahoma condemns bitcoin data center after water leak

_Published Sunday, September 6, 2026 at 11:06 AM EDT · Infrastructure, Policy · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

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El Reno, Oklahoma, condemned an Athlon Blockchain LLC-owned bitcoin mining data center after a leak of 3 million gallons of water closed schools, businesses, and city and county offices last week, according to KOCO-TV as reported by Tom's Hardware. The city says it had issued a 2023 stop-work order citing fire and life-safety violations and expired permits. It says it will seek to recover leak-related costs from the property owner and will routinely review compliance.

## Sources

- [Tom's Hardware](https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/data-centers/bitcoin-mining-data-center-condemned-after-leaking-3-million-gallons-of-water-and-forcing-school-closures-facility-operated-for-years-under-a-city-stop-work-order)

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Published: 2026-09-06T15:06:07.692Z
Story chronology: 2026-09-06T13:44:22.000Z
Retrieved: 2026-10-21T20:04:40.332Z
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