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Bitcoin mining data center condemned after 3M-gallon water leak in Oklahoma · 3 sources tracked

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A Bitcoin mining data center in El Reno, Oklahoma, owned by Athlon Blockchain LLC, has been condemned following a massive 3-million-gallon water leak that forced local schools and businesses to close. The facility had been operating for years under a city stop-work order issued in 2023 due to safety violations and expired permits. The city is pursuing legal action to recover costs associated with the leak from the property owner. AI

IMPACT Highlights the potential environmental and regulatory risks associated with large-scale cryptocurrency mining operations.

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Bitcoin mining data center condemned after 3M-gallon water leak in Oklahoma · 3 sources tracked

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