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09-2026 Update City Reports Elevated Hexavalent Chromium Levels to South Coast Air Quality Management District
On October 6, 2026, the City of Paramount informed the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) after recent air quality testing detected elevated levels of hexavalent chromium at 15701 Minnesota Ave. This follows three [...]
Get an Inside Look at Metal Manufacturing in Paramount
Have you ever wondered what happens inside one of the City of Paramount’s metal manufacturing businesses? This October, residents will have an opportunity to get a closer look through a series of public facility tours [...]
SCAQMD Governing Board Adopts Updated Rules for Chrome Plating and Anodizing Businesses
On December 5, 2025, the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Governing Board adopted amendments to Rule 1469 regarding hexavalent chromium emissions from chrome plating and anodizing business operations. Hexavalent chromium is a known [...]
The Paramount Environmental Portal is provided by the City of Paramount, offering facts and information to residents and businesses about our City’s environment. The site focuses on the areas of air, water, and energy. Paramount seeks a balance of residential, commercial, and industrial opportunities; however, in all cases, a clean and safe environment must come first.
