Trivia on Tap!

There is a long-standing urban legend that claims sewer systems across the country face their biggest test during the Super Bowl Halftime Show. The story goes that millions of fans, glued to their screens during the first half, all rush to the bathroom the moment the whistle blows. The fear is that this simultaneous "mega-flush" creates a surge so powerful it bursts pipes and overwhelms city sewers. It is a dramatic image—

But luckily, it's also a myth! While it's true that water authorities monitor systems for these spikes, the "Super Bowl Flush" is a myth in that modern sewer systems are built to handle a massive volume. Even so, the water usage data is fascinating! Water authorities consistently record significant drops in water pressure and massive spikes in sewage flow exclusively during halftime and immediately after the game ends. It is one of the occasions that human behavior is perfectly synchronized by a television event. Fortunately, your home plumbing and the city main lines should have handled it just fine, but if you ARE experiencing plumbing problems we would be happy to help fix them!