A hydrodynamic device for removing sediment and other materials from storm
water runoff is provided. An exemplary embodiment of this device
includes: a first substantially cylindrical chamber a second
substantially cylindrical chamber concentrically disposed within the
upper portion of the first chamber, a first baffle concentrically
disposed within the second chamber, and a second baffle disposed within
the lower portion of the first chamber. A water inlet is attached to or
formed integrally with the second chamber; a water outlet is attached to
or formed integrally with the first chamber; and an optional bypass
outlet is attached to or formed integrally with the first chamber.