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City of Paramount Statement on Air Quality Monitoring in the City of Paramount
The South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) is conducting additional air monitoring and investigating potential sources of hexavalent chromium emissions in the industrialized areas of Paramount following slightly elevated and persistent readings [...]
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 [...]
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.
