Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl LX halftime show didn’t just dominate TV screens—it also caused an unusual surge across New York City’s water system.
According to data released by the NYC Department of Environmental Protection, a massive “Super Flush” occurred immediately after the halftime performance, with an estimated 761,719 toilets flushed within just 15 minutes. The spike came right after the show ended, as viewers across the five boroughs rushed for restroom breaks before the third quarter began.
City officials said water usage dropped significantly during Bad Bunny’s 13-minute set, indicating that viewers stayed glued to their screens throughout the performance. However, usage jumped sharply between 8:31 PM and 8:46 PM ET, rising about 24 per cent above the usual Sunday night average. In total, nearly 1.2 million extra gallons of water moved through the system in under 20 minutes. NYC Water even acknowledged the moment on social media, noting the sharp contrast between low usage during the show and the sudden post-halftime surge.
The “Super Flush” is a known phenomenon during major live events like the Super Bowl, and city infrastructure is designed to handle it.
Officials confirmed that reservoirs, water mains, and treatment plants were prepared in advance, and the system functioned smoothly despite the historic spike. Analysts have also pointed out that the scale of the flush reflects the halftime show’s massive viewership and audience retention, with early estimates suggesting more than 140 million people tuned in. Bad Bunny, the first Latino solo artist to headline the Super Bowl halftime show, delivered a performance that many viewers clearly didn’t want to miss—even for a bathroom break.
