Is Your Arlington Plumbing Ready for World Cup Stress?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is coming to Arlington, Texas. It’s a massive undertaking that requires $175 million in upgrades to city systems — including our water treatment plants. Homeowners are starting to call us with a simple question:

“How will Arlington’s new World Cup infrastructure plans impact my home’s plumbing?”

For a question this massive, we turned to the expertise of our team’s Master Plumbers. They outlined what homeowners in Arlington, TX can do to mitigate the changes in water pressure and overall city plumbing load the World Cup brings to their homes.

At Mother Modern Plumbing, we’re committed to thoughtful home plumbing service that provides lasting solutions for your DFW area home. Call us 7 days a week to prepare your plumbing for the increased strain of the World Cup tournament.

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Prepare Your Home’s Plumbing for World Cup Overload

AT&T Stadium expects to hold between 85,000 and 94,000 soccer fans for every match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. With standing room capacity, this number easily exceeds 100,000 people.

That means for every match, the population of Arlington, TX will increase by almost 125%. That’s an extra 100,000 people using sinks, water fountains, toilets, showers and water heaters.

It’s a boon for the local economy, but a nightmare for the city water supply and plumbing infrastructure. All that extra use — and the changing water pressure that comes with it — adds an unnatural strain to your home’s plumbing system.

More water users = lower water pressure in Arlington

As the number of people who use a city’s water supply increases, so does the water pressure needed to deliver additional water to meet the demand. 

It’s simple math: the more open taps and faucets in a water supply chain, the less water is available to each individual user. As the same amount of available water is split in more and more ways, the force of the water coming out of each tap is lower.

While most homeowners associate plumbing issues with high water pressure, a sudden drop in water pressure presents an equal amount of problems.

3 Plumbing Problems Caused by Arlington’s World Cup Crowds

WFAA expects the 2026 World Cup to bring up to 4 million visitors to the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. FC Dallas’ President Dan Hunt calls each match a Super Bowl-sized impact.

The added stress that 4 million visitors adds to local Arlington plumbing systems is felt in 3 ways:

1. Noticeable, inconvenient changes to your daily routine
2. Exacerbation of existing home plumbing issues
3. Potential health concerns caused by low water pressure

Worried about Arlington, TX water quality? Read our updated Arlington water quality report to see how your city stacks up.

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Expect daily plumbing use to be inconvenient

Think about what happens to your shower when your dishwasher and washing machine are operating at the same time.

Now, multiply that by 100,000. That’s what daily plumbing use may feel like during the World Cup for Arlington homeowners.

Expect these daily routines to be greatly affected, especially on match day:

• Longer, weaker showers
• Weak water flow from faucets
• Slow-filling washing machines
• Slow-filling tankless water heaters
• Less efficient dishwashers

Underlying plumbing issues exposed by low water pressure

The World Cup is the perfect storm of low water pressure and high water demand that will expose the hidden plumbing issues in your home.

Our Master Plumbers strongly encourage Arlington, TX homeowners to have 4 plumbing fixtures checked before the World Cup begins:

1. Toilets: Low water pressure causes weak flushes in toilets, making them less effective at clearing waste. If your toilet’s already malfunctioning, the stress of extra flushes can lead to toilet leaks, drain clogs and dry S-traps that attract bacteria and pests.
2. Dishwashers: Dishwashers rely on minimum water pressure levels to adequately clean dishes and glassware, and to properly fill the basin.  Extended cycle times lead to poor cleaning and detergent residue on your dishes.
3. Tank water heaters: Existing mineral scaling and deposits in your water heater tank cause inefficient water flow. The added strain of more water users during the World Cup leads to poor hot water delivery and inefficient performance.
4. Tankless water heaters: Tankless heaters require a minimum flow rate to activate their heating elements. Low water pressure causes frequent on/off cycling or system failure — don’t end up with a cold shower or no hot water in your home. Fix any underlying issues in your system ahead of time.

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Backflow: the secret plumbing danger of low water pressure

When high levels of demand significantly decrease water pressure to your home, there’s a major potential for backflow to contaminate your potable water supply.

In these occasions, a drop of pressure in the main water supply creates a vacuum effect that sucks contaminated water back from a cross-connection point. 

The result: contaminated water (even wastewater) can end up in your home.

To avoid backflow problems during World Cup events, take the following 4 precautions:

1. Don’t submerge garden hoses in dirty or undrinkable water — a dirty bucket, your pool, a clogged drain, or a pesticide sprayer attached to the hose nozzle.
2. Keep laundry tub faucet hoses out of slop sinks, basins or buckets of dirty mop water or laundry water.
3. Add a backflow prevention device to your lawn irrigation system. You’ll keep chemicals, fertilizer and stagnant water out of your home.
4. If your boiler uses water with rust inhibitors or antifreeze, make sure there’s a backflow prevention device to keep those chemicals out of your potable water supply.

The Best Solution: Have Your Main Water Line Inspected

A clean, healthy main water line is the foundation of good water pressure and flow throughout your home. Step into World Cup season with a freshly inspected home water line, and you’ll enjoy hot showers, clean clothes and dishes with no stress.

Our Master Plumbers state that water line inspection directly mitigates the issues caused by low water pressure driven by high-demand situations like the World Cup:

• Maintains Consistent Pressure & Flow: A healthy main line has no internal blockages, mineral buildup, or severe corrosion to restrict the incoming water. This ensures your appliances receive the consistent volume and pressure they need to prevent slow fill times, poor cleaning, or activation failures — even during peak usage.
• Supports Fixture Performance: Optimal pressure from a clean main line means your showers deliver strong streams and your toilets flush powerfully, providing the effective performance you expect with less impact from high water supply use.
• Reduces Backflow Risk: Yes, backflow is primarily driven by cross-connections. But a clear main water line minimizes any localized pressure drops within your home that could worsen a backflow event.

What to expect during an Arlington, TX water line inspection

To ensure optimal water delivery and pressure during the World Cup (or any other time), here are the 4 checkpoints to demand from your plumber during a water line inspection:

1. Leak Detection: Even pinhole leaks constantly lose water, causing a subtle pressure drop and making your system work harder. Early detection prevents this strain and pressure loss, and saves money on upcoming water bills.
2. Internal Buildup Check: For older pipes, an inspection might reveal significant internal narrowing from mineral deposits or rust. Catching this early allows for targeted cleaning or replacement before it severely restricts flow and causes widespread low pressure.
3. Break and Failure Identification We identify weakening pipe sections or impending bursts allows for proactive repair. This prevents sudden, severe pressure loss, extensive water damage, and emergency plumbing strain.
4. Recommendations: Expect your plumber to provide thoughtful, actionable solutions for any issues found in your plumbing pipes. This includes spot repairs for leaks and single root intrusions, partial replacements for more systemic damage, or pipe lining as a short-term fix on a budget.

The Mother Modern Plumbing team brings nearly a century of combined local plumbing experience to every home plumbing inspection appointment. Homeowners trust our suite of advanced leak detection services, and our deeply personal approach to water line repair in Arlington, Texas.

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How Arlington, TX Officials Are Trying to Help

For their part, the Arlington City Council and Water Utilities Department are working overtime to prepare for the added strain and demand of the 2026 World Cup.

The City Council approved $175 million in infrastructure upgrades ahead of the global event, including some upgrades that directly affect your plumbing and water quality:

• $44 million in water treatment upgrades are planned — over $35 million more than the 2026 and 2027 budgets combined.
• Major upgrades are specifically planned for the Pierce-Burch Water Treatment Plant, with completion expected in Fall 2025. 
• The city’s other water treatment plant (John F. Kubala Water Treatment Plant) received a $12.3 million upgrade in 2024.

In June 2025, FIFA and the City of Arlington teamed up to host the first-ever World Cup Environmental Event. This included a Lake Arlington cleanup event, backed by city officials, FIFA and the Trinity River Authority.

Dual efforts during this Lake Arlington cleanup event took place at Eugene McCray Park and Enchanted Bay.

Mother Modern Plumbing commits to help Arlington residents during World Cup 2026

There’s a lot more work to be done in advance of the world’s largest soccer tournament. As the FIFA World Cup draws closer, Mother Modern Plumbing urges residents of Arlington, TX to prepare their home plumbing systems for the event.

As widespread efforts are made to welcome global fans to our region, we’re here to take care of the people of Arlington that live and work here all the time. That means clean pipes, efficient water delivery, safe drinking water and peace of mind during a hectic event.

After all — when the World Cup ends, we’re all staying put in the homes and businesses we love. We’re committed to the long-term success of your home’s plumbing.

Let’s Prepare Your Home’s Plumbing for World Cup 2026

Arlington, TX residents: here’s your home plumbing plan of action to prepare for the 2026 World Cup, based on the best recommendations of our plumbers:

• Have your main water line inspected for leaks, intrusions, buildup and clogs.
• Ask us to inspect your toilets, water heaters and dishwashers for optimal performance.
• Avoid backflow risks — keep connected hoses away from contaminated water, and ask our plumbers to install backflow prevention devices on your irrigation system and boiler.

Call Mother Modern Plumbing 7 days a week to schedule a fast, cost-effective home plumbing inspection at your convenience. We’ll prepare your Arlington, TX home for the fluctuations in water pressure and increased water demand of the World Cup — all you have to do is enjoy the game!

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