Warren Grafton, P.Geo.
Hydrogeologist

Mr. Grafton is a hydrogeologist, rural specialist, and Western Water’s Prince George Branch Manager. Warren has 14 years of experience practicing geoscience, including contaminated site investigations, hydrogeological assessments, water supply well design and hazardous materials. Warren has completed projects involving the delineation of contaminated soil and groundwater, the design and installation of high-capacity water wells, Environmental Impact Studies (EIS) for wastewater disposal to ground, and source water protection plans.

Since joining Western Water in 2015, Warren’s practice has focused on civil engineering applications of hydrogeology; primarily groundwater supply and wastewater disposal to ground projects. Warren has managed many groundwater development projects in recent years from the feasibility stage to well design, testing and permitting including water supply for mining operations in northern Yukon. Related to wastewater, Warren is well versed in septic suitability studies for both small and large ground disposal systems in remote northern communities most recently in Dease Lake B.C.

Mr. Grafton is highly experienced in Provincial and Federal contaminated sites regulations and has completed Phase/Stage 1 and 2 Environmental Site Assessments and Remediation projects in numerous locations throughout northern B.C. Much of Warren’s project work has included project management and supervising field crews. He has supervised drilling and excavation contractors, groundwater sampling, site decommission and remediation system installation projects. Warren has provided hydrogeological support to professionals managing remedial programs including the development of conceptual site models, conductivity testing, and assessments concerning the applicability of drinking water standards.