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AI Mining Firm Wastes 3M Gallons | Eau Claire News
A data center in El Reno, Oklahoma, dumped over three million gallons of water after a busted private line connected to a fire hydrant—blame it on AI storage and Bitcoin mining, which demand massive cooling. The city’s not messing around: emergency notices for public nuisance are out, plus a laundry list of violations including no maintenance, drainage issues, expired permits, and unsafe buildings. Residents are outraged over the waste, especially amid rising resource concerns. Athlon BT has ten days to fix it—or face stronger action. A September hearing looms. This is a stark reminder that…
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