posted by Robert Boyd KDBC 4 News

Wednesday night dozens of concerned residents in East El Paso County packed the Lower Valley Water District offices regarding a pipeline project that would literally go through their backyards.

The project is being proposed by PEMEX, the world's fifth largest oil company, which is based out of Mexico. The pipeline would be 28 miles long and run from the Longhorn petroleum storage tanks, located close to the intersection of Montana and Zaragosa Road, all the way to Mexico. PEMEX Says it will be safe and benefit the community by taking oil trucks off the roads.

However, local residents are skeptical. They say if there is one little leak their water and vegetation could be ruined. They also feel like it could be a turnoff for prospective developers looking to build in the area.

PEMEX needs a Presidential Permit Application to start building the pipeline. The U.S. government is expected to make the decision in the next 30 days once the public comment period ends.