Border sewage crisis | Environmental groups file lawsuit [Video]

The groups say water quality permit violations led to rampant sewage polluting San Diego’s southernmost shoreline and destroying beaches.

SAN DIEGO — Is the federal government violating its own clean water act when it comes to our border sewage crisis?

A couple of environmental groups said yes, and they’re taking their case to court.

The Coastal Environmental Rights Foundation and San Diego Coastkeeper filed a lawsuit Thursday against International Boundary & Water Commission (IBWC) and Veolia Water North America for violations of the Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit.

Anna has lived in the South Bay for decades. She said her family hasn’t been to their local beach in years because of the sewage issues in the water.

“I took my son a long time ago and he got sick to his stomach. It’s a shame. Such a beautiful, beautiful beach,” Anna advised.

“There’s a bad smell here. It’s terrible,” Anna said …