Cathodic protection and leak detection process and apparatus

A process for detecting leaks from and cathodically protecting an aboveground storage tank comprising:

• positioning a slotted tubing within a slotted casing beneath an aboveground storage tank;
• monitoring fluid transmitted via said slotted tubing to determine leakage of fluid from said storage tank;
• positioning an impressed current anode within said slotted casing;
• and
• transmitting electrical current to said anode to cathodically protect said storage tank.

Cathodic protection, leak detection, and/or remediation apparatus for sue in conjunction with an aboveground liquid storage tank, comprising:

• slotted, corrosion resistant tubing positioned in a slotted casing which is beneath the bottom of the storage tank;
• at least one anode positioned within said slotted casing and juxtaposed with said tubing;
• means for providing electrical current to said at least one anode to cathodically protect said storage tank;
• and
• detection means for analyzing a sample from said tubing to determine leakage of fluid from said storage tank.