Assesment method of economic and environment damages to a polluted river - case study: Thi Vai basin

Abstract

In this paper, a general method for  calculating economic and environmental loss caused by pollution to a river basin is introduced, and appied to the pacticular case of Thi Vai River basin. The research results provide scientific and practical basis which can help relevant provinces (Dong Nai, Ba Ria - Vung Tau and Ho Chi Minh City) in conducting examination, verification and statistical survey of  actual loss to residents living along the Thi Vai river basin due to the act of Vedan Vietnam Company Limited.