Spring-Fed Wet Spot on Slope: Call Excavation Pro for Drain/Sump

Constant Wet Area After Winter: City Says It's a Spring

Fortuna, CA. Sloped yard, wet spot appeared first time in 5 years. City tested water—not sewer or pipe leak. Declared "spring."

This is groundwater / drainage, outside irrigation expertise.

Excavation / drainage contractor (not plumber). They know local codes for:

Improper drainage can destabilize slope, affect neighbors, violate codes. Hire local pro.

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