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A portable containment apparatus for field use in containing liquids from vehicles and the like. The containment apparatus is especially designed to contain wash water run-off and includes a plurality of side members for defining a predetermined wash area, an integral floor and wall for containing t

A portable containment apparatus for field use in containing liquids from vehicles and the like. The containment apparatus is especially designed to contain wash water run-off and includes a plurality of side members for defining a predetermined wash area, an integral floor and wall for containing the wash off, a sump for collecting the wash off, a sump pump for removing the liquid from the containment area to a remote container for later disposal.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An apparatus for containing liquids, comprising:a plurality of self-standing side members, releasably connected in a predetermined manner to form an independent frame that defines an interior containment area;a sump located within the interior containment area; anda liqui

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An apparatus for containing liquids, comprising:a plurality of self-standing side members, releasably connected in a predetermined manner to form an independent frame that defines an interior containment area;a sump located within the interior containment area; anda liquid-impermeable pliable sheet, situated within the containment area, that is draped over the side members and communicates with the side members for defining a floor and walls of the apparatus,the sheet extending into the sump and forming a contiguous boundary with the floor for collecting liquid. [15.] A portable containment apparatus, comprising:a plurality of interconnectable side members, wherein the side members may be connected in various configurations to form an independent, self-standing frame that defines an interior containment area of adjustable dimensions; anda liquid-impermeable sheet situated within the interior containment area and is supported by and releasably attached to the side members to define a floor and walls. The apparatus of claim 15, further comprising a sump that cooperates with the liquid-impermeable sheet for collecting liquids that may accumulate on said floor. The apparatus of claim 16, further comprising a gate integrated into any side member for facilitating entry onto an egress from the container. The apparatus of claim 17 wherein said side members comprise straight sections and corner sections.