Groundwater salinization and anthropogenic pollution imprints revealed by unsupervised learning in Ho Chi Minh city

Key Points

• Groundwater salinization is linked to anthropogenic pollution imprints, highlighting environmental threats.
• The analysis employed unsupervised learning techniques to detect contamination sources across the urban landscape.
• The results showcase the significant impact of human activities on groundwater quality and salinity levels.
• These findings call for urgent attention and strategies to manage and mitigate pollution in urban groundwater.