Miami's Water And Sewer Dept. Prepares For Spike In Sewer System Usage At Peak Times During Superbowl

MIAMI, FL - JANUARY 30: A control panel is seen at the Miami Dade County Water Systems treatment plant as the department prepares for any problems on Super bowl Sunday if demand for water is too much due to a spike in bathroom trips that could impact household water pressure on January 30, 2015 in Miami, Florida. The Water department has found that on footballs biggest day: water pressure can drop by as much as 18-22 pounds per square inch right at the two-minute warning of the first half and continue throughout halftime, as well as right after the game. Due to the spike in use the department will be monitoring the systems demand and may add another pump to the system at each plant to compensate for the decrease in pressure. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)