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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By Mark TysonSep 6, 2026, 9:44 am184 ptsTrendingTop
A Bitcoin mining data center in El Reno, Oklahoma, has been condemned after it leaked 3 million gallons of water, reports Koco TV News. Schools, businesses, and city and county offices were all closed last week due to the leak. According to the source report, the Athlon Blockchain LLC-owned data center…

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