Who we are:

Thierry M. Carriou, P.Eng

BC Groundwater is committed to providing excellent services to all clients, regardless of the project size or budget. It is our belief that all citizens deserve access to safe and dependable groundwater supplies. The size of our firm enables us to adjust project fees to suit the finances of our clients. Mr. Thierry M. Carriou, P.Eng. (Principal Hydrogeologist) has been a practicing hydrogeologist in British Columbia for over 25 years. He has thorough experience in well development and provides training to both industry and government.

Rick Cronin, P.Eng

Rick Cronin has a demonstrated experience of working in the drilling industry for 30 years as a contractor and specialized consultant. 

His projects have included Water Wells, Geo-Exchange, Oil/Gas, Mining, Geotechnical, Environmental and Horizontal Drilling. 

Rick has successfully controlled many out of control artesian wells and flowing borehole. Abandonment of Unused Wells and Decommissioning of operating wells has formed an important part of his experience in recent years. 

Mr. Cronin regularly oversees well drilling projects for BC Groundwater in the capacity of Field Superintendent. This assures that contractors execute their work in a safe manner, meeting all regulations to the benefit of our clients. He also have the many years of experience needed to specify specialty Drill Fluidsand Grout Mixtures. 

Perry Grunenberg, P.Geo

Perry Grunenberg is a Professional Geoscientist registered with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia. He graduated from the University of British Columbia (BSc Geology) in 1982. Perry also completed continuing education courses that include Terrain Mapping, Terrain Slope Stability Assessment (UBC 1995), Principles of Groundwater Flow, Transport, and Remediation (2003), Applied Groundwater Flow and Containment Transport, and Small Water Systems (2004). He is based in Kamloops, BC.

Perry has over 30 years working as a professional geoscientist. His career has involved mineral exploration and mining, and groundwater exploration and development including contaminated sites investigations. His work has taken him to all parts of British Columbia, as well as other regions of the world.