Chad Petersmeyer, M.Sc., P.Geo.
Principal Hydrogeologist

Chad is a Senior Hydrogeologist and Principal with Western Water based in his hometown of Victoria.  He holds a B.Sc. degree in geoscience from UVic and a M.Sc. degree in hydrogeology from UBC and specializes in physical and contaminant hydrogeology, with major water supply project experience both on the Island and in the Interior of B.C.  He is the current Vice-President and former Professional and Technical Director of the BC Ground Water Association and has served in a Director role since 2016.  Chad has over 25 years of hydrogeological experience and has been involved in groundwater supply work for numerous communities, First Nations, industries, and regional districts throughout BC, and frequently interfaces with staff from local health authorities, Ministry of Environment and Parks and the Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship.  Chad has served as the hydrogeologist of record on a number of high profile and technically challenging groundwater supply projects, including ones subject to the Environmental Assessment Act.  He has also acted as an expert in several legal disputes and has been accepted as an expert in legal proceedings involving groundwater.  Chad enjoys getting outdoors with his family and friends.