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Technology · Software & cloud · published 2026-09-06 · via Tom's Hardware

Oklahoma Officials Condemn Crypto Mine After Massive Water Leak

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A Bitcoin mining data center in El Reno, Oklahoma, was condemned after leaking 3 million gallons of water, forcing closures of schools and businesses. The facility had been operating despite a stop-work order issued in 2023 due to safety code violations. The city asserts that no costs from the leak will be passed to residents.

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