Abstract: The sensor system senses a drop in the flow of impressed cathodic protection current to a minimum threshold level. A potential difference is developed which is a sample of the cathodic protection current. A comparator receives the sample potential difference and normally produces an output control signal which drops to substantially zero when the cathodic protection current drops to a predetermined threshold level. A relay responsive to the control signal then switches a signaling device to its signaling condition. A standby battery is also coupled to the signaling device through the relay. In the event of any failure in the sensor system or in the primary source of power energizing the sensor system, the standby battery becomes connected to the signaling device to cause it to change to its signaling condition.