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Tetra Tech agrees to $57 million settlement over falsified soil tests

The government announced a $57 million settlement with Tetra Tech over allegations of bogus soil testing at Hunters Point in San Francisco. It’s a big taxpayer-funded reminder that contractor fraud can linger for years before accountability shows up.

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First recorded Aug 25, 2026·Meaningfully updated Aug 25, 2026

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Tetra Tech agrees to $57 million settlement over falsified soil tests

The government announced a $57 million settlement with Tetra Tech over allegations of bogus soil testing at Hunters Point in San Francisco. It’s a big taxpayer-funded reminder that contractor fraud can linger for years before accountability shows up.

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