CLEVELAND — It's that time of year again and Super Bowl LIII is upon us. With the big game comes all of the urban legends and myths that go along with it.
One of the most popular Super Bowl myths is that people flushing their toilets at the same time during the game breaks sewage systems.
Northeast Ohio Sewer Districtdecided to fact check this myth.
It’s a legend that resurfaces every January as teams vie for the big game, but legend is all it is. Green Bay Metro Sewer District said even under the most extreme restroom-rush conditions, the likelihood of a major metropolitan sewer system being unable to handle the flow is slim to none.
Snopes.com also fact-checked the myth that seems to roll around each year and found where this legend originated.
A water main break in Salt Lake City on Super Bowl Sunday in 1984 was used by many as proof this phenomenon actually happens, according to Snopes.
The truth is, the sewage infrastructure in the city was old and there were many other water main breaks on days surrounding Super Bowl Sunday, Snopes said.
There are so many commercial breaks it would be crazy if everyone took the exact same break to go to the bathroom and then flush at the same time, solidifying the phenomenon as just a myth.
