Contractor Sues Yuba Water Over Penstock Probe

Jul 13, 2026 04:11PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

The contractor hired for Yuba Water Agency's Colgate Tunnel and Penstock project has filed a lawsuit against the agency, alleging Yuba Water is attempting to steer the investigation into February's catastrophic penstock rupture away from its own actions and toward the contractor's work.