The World-Famous Super Bowl Flushing Myth

The Super Bowl, one of biggest events in the world, will take place Feb. 6. As football fans get ready for Super Bowl XLV at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington TX, plumbers are getting ready for the age-old question that has become something of a classic myth.

“Should I flush during halftime?”

Amazingly, rumors of sewage systems running amuck because of the millions of simultaneous flushes during halftime of the Super Bowl have become something plumbing professionals address each year. It’s no secret that toilet use increases during the Super Bowl, as millions of fans are watching the biggest American football game on the planet, but massive metropolitan sewage breakdowns do not exist. In fact, they are often laughable to plumbers.

According to Snopes.com, this myth may have become most popular during the 1984 Super Bowl between the Washington Redskins and the then-Los Angeles Raiders. A 16-inch water main broke in Salt Lake City UT, and the break was rumored to be caused by massive use during the game. Salt Lake City had an old sewage system, and waterline breaks were quite common. Experts eventually called the break a mere coincidence.

Keep in mind that everyone does not use the restroom facilities at the same time. While some wait until halftime, others go during the multiple commercials. Some can wait until the end of the game. Whenever you decide to go, understand that your flush will not – repeat WILL NOT – contribute to the great, American sewage overflow.

Myths will come and go, but know that this myth is just that. Do not believe the hype. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact our expert Lewisville TX plumbers for information. Call us, or contact us online today.