Google finds use for water-storage tanks from Oklahoma data center

Janzen said Google provided a crane to load the tanks onto county trailers. The tanks are being stored at the Mayes County Fairgrounds until they can be distributed to the various agencies in the next few weeks.

Tanks valued at $1.6M

The 30 water-storage tanks would have a value of more than $1.6 million if bought new, he said.

“Google has been a very active participant in our county,” Janzen said. “They've been great to have here, and we really appreciate what they've done for us countywide.”

OSU will use three tanks to help train firefighters at its training facility west of Stillwater. Training officials said the area doesn't have adequate water pressure, so they will use the tanks to pump water to fire trucks.

“The additional storage will be a great benefit to provide water for the rural area if the wildfire season continues,” said Bryan West, manager of the fire service training facility.

Chouteau Fire Department plans to use donated tanks for confined space training, which helps firefighters learn how to rescue victims trapped in small spaces.