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An impoundment leak detection, location, and containment system includes a leak detection and location structure positioned below the impoundment with a system of conduit spanning substantially all of the extent under the impoundment. A mobile sensor system can be maneuvered through the conduit and

An impoundment leak detection, location, and containment system includes a leak detection and location structure positioned below the impoundment with a system of conduit spanning substantially all of the extent under the impoundment. A mobile sensor system can be maneuvered through the conduit and into the leak detection and location structure to identify and locate leaks in the impoundment above. The system also includes a hydrocarbon sealing compound which has a sealing effect when exposed to fluids containing water and/or hydrocarbon liquids.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A leak detection and location system for an impoundment comprising:a plurality of leak detection modules, said modules positioned below an impoundment and extending in a substantially continuous manner so that fluid escaping from a leak in the impoundment will be collecte

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A leak detection and location system for an impoundment comprising:a plurality of leak detection modules, said modules positioned below an impoundment and extending in a substantially continuous manner so that fluid escaping from a leak in the impoundment will be collected within at least one leak detection module positioned below the leak; anda plurality of fluid conduits, each of said plurality of fluid conduits being connected at a first end to one of said plurality of leak detection modules and accessible at a second end at an access passage;wherein fluid which is collected within a leak detection module passes from the leak detection module through the respective fluid conduit connected thereto to said respective conduit second end; andwherein the location of each leak detection module is known in relation to the impoundment.