Rural Pumpers Remain Optimistic, Franchise to Replace Aged Steel Tanks

Newfoundland’s wilderness pumpers promote the value of routine septic service and replacing failing steel tanks to customers who’ve never heard the message.
Rural Pumpers Remain Optimistic, Franchise to Replace Aged Steel Tanks
A residential septic system installed by Gale’s is ready for inspection. Gale’s made the septic tank and distribution box, while the riser and lid are from Tuf-Tite Inc. (Photos by Marg Gale)

As the only septic service providers for about 150 miles in a remote area of far southwestern Newfoundland – a large island in Canada’s eastern Atlantic Provinces region – Gerard and Marg Gale face an array of challenges.

For starters, consider fuel prices, which have topped $5...

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