A hose leakage detection system includes a ring (125) configured to be disposed within a hose (105). The ring (125) has a lateral slot (135) formed in an outer surface, defining a first slot wall (140) and a second slot wall (145). A light receiver (150) is disposed on one of the first slot wall (140) and the second slot wall (145) and a power source (170) is electrically connected to the leakage detection system.
