This novel and timely book on 'Wetland Systems to Control Urban Runoff' covers water and environmental engineering aspects relevant for the drainage and treatment of stormwater, wastewater and contaminated water from predominantly urban areas, providing a descriptive overview of the complex 'black box' treatment systems and design issues involved.The author, Miklas Scholz, cand ing, BEng, PgC, MSc, PhD, ILTM, CEnv, CSci, CEng, MCIWEM, MICE, FIEMA, is a Lecturer in Civil and Environmental Engineering in the top-rated Institute for Infrastructure and Environment at The University of Edinburgh. He is also a Chartered Water and Environmental Manager and an Accredited Environmental Consultant.