vortex separators. These principles derive from our knowledge and experience in not only stormwater treatment but also: water and wastewater treatment engineering, chemical engineering, agricultural engineering, aquatic chemistry, soil science and biological sciences. The book presents these principles, exploring their relationship to design criteria, performance, and the causes of performance variability. Included are sizing procedures, design elements, and maintenance practices to maximize performance and reliability. The book is intended for engineers, scientists, and planners in consulting firms and government agencies who are looking for a thorough understanding of the mechanisms of pollutant removal, and the justification (or lack of) for particular design criteria. The author suggests that many current design criteria may require reconsideration and modification. The subject is thoroughly covered in over 300 pages of text, and more than 150 graphics, 150 tables, and 1,200 references. About the Author: Dr. Minton has over 30 years of professional experience that began in municipal wastewater treatment. This early grounding in unit processes and operations has served as the foundation to the understanding of the capabilities and limitations of stormwater treatment systems. He has been involved in stormwater treatment for 15 years, having assisted in the preparation of many local and state stormwater drainage design manuals, and has been instrumental in the development of many design criteria. Dr. Minton has also participated in field research and has advised on the design of specific facilities. He has been teaching short courses on stormwater treatment since 1995. Since 1982 he has been an independent consultant working primarily for local governments from British Columbia to California. Dr. Minton has participated in the development of testing protocols for the State of Washington, ETV, and EVTEC.

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