“A Bitcoin mine in the United States leaked 11.36 million liters of water, causing school and government closures. It was stopped in 2023 but continues to operate to this day.”
On September 7, 2026, a serious water leak occurred at a Bitcoin mine owned by Athlon Blockchain LLC in Erlino, Oklahoma, USA. Approximately 11.36 million liters of water were leaked. This incident forced many schools, businesses, and government agencies in the city to suspend operations. Previously, in 2023, the city had issued a cease-work order to the mine due to fire safety violations and expired licenses, but the mine continued operating after the order was issued, and the specific reasons remain unclear. After the accident, the local government clearly stated that the costs would not be borne by taxpayers. They plan to recover all expenses from property owners and take legal action, while also committing to strengthening compliance checks to prevent similar incidents from happening again.
A Bitcoin mine in Erlino, Oklahoma, USA, experienced a leak last week, releasing approximately 11.36 million liters of water, forcing many schools, businesses, and the city government to suspend classes and operations. The data center is owned by Athlon Blockchain LLC. Previously, the city government issued a shutdown order in 2023 due to fire safety violations and expired licenses. It is still unclear why the mine continued operating after 2023. The local government stated that the costs of the accident would not be borne by taxpayers, and plans are to recover all expenses from property owners and take legal action. They also emphasized strengthening compliance checks to prevent similar incidents in the future.