Abstract:<p>In coastal zones, groundwater overexploitation reduces freshwater outflow to the sea and causes seawater to migrate toward fresh groundwater resources, increasing salinity in groundwater reservoirs. This seawater intrusion is among the world's leading causes of groundwater pollution, as salty water can affect safe drinking consumption, food production, and ecosystem services. To explore this and others contaminations sources, cluster analysis has been used for decades to aid in water … Show more
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