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Save on Solar in Paramount
In Paramount, the path to a sustainable future shines brighter than ever, with a range of solar programs designed to make clean energy accessible and affordable for all residents. From single-family homes to multifamily housing [...]
Paramount Prepares for New Commercial Organics Collection Service
As part of an ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability, the City of Paramount is gearing up for a change in its waste practices. Beginning August 1, 2024, Athens Services, the City’s solid waste service provider, [...]
Where does Paramount water come from?
Clean water is essential for a healthy community, and understanding the quality of our water supply is vital. Every year, the City produces a Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) which offers the public a detailed overview [...]
Controlled Flare Planned for World Energy Paramount Facility
A planned, controlled flare is scheduled to take place at the World Energy Paramount facility around mid-July 2024, enabling the safe burning of gasses and protecting the community and facility equipment. A flare is a [...]
Paramount Achieves Gold-Level Energy Action Award Three Years in a Row
For the third year in a row, the Gateway Cities Council of Governments (COG) has recognized Paramount with a Gold-Level Energy Action Award, designed to highlight cities that demonstrate a commitment to improving energy efficiency [...]
City Air Quality Monitors Worked: Elevated Hexavalent Chromium Levels Detected, Watching for Pattern
Following routine weekly air quality testing on Saturday, December 2, 2023, the City of Paramount was made aware of elevated levels of hexavalent chromium detected in two locations: the monitor at 15701 Minnesota measured a [...]
Air Quality Monitoring Update
On October 3, the City was made aware of reports of a strong gas-like odor throughout the area. City staff was in contact with the LA County Fire Department, So Cal Gas and AQMD to [...]
Paramount Announces New Air Monitoring Dashboard
The City of Paramount is pleased to announce the placement of its new air monitoring dashboard on the Paramount Environment website, which includes real-time data of hexavalent chromium samples in town. The user-friendly design of the dashboard makes this important information easily understandable and accessible to everyone.
Climate Action Plan: Year in Review
July 2023 marks two years since the City of Paramount adopted its Climate Action Plan (CAP), and there is much progress to celebrate. The City takes pride in showcasing the diverse accomplishments attained in the last year toward enhancing its environmental sustainability.
Paramount to Develop Urban Forest Management Plan
The City of Paramount, in partnership with environmental advocacy organization TreePeople, is producing an Urban Forest Management Plan (UFMP) to improve the immediate and long-term management of the City’s trees. In alignment with the City’s [...]
Paramount Gardeners Sift it Out at LA Compost Event
In an effort to further educate the Paramount community on the wonders of composting, the City’s Public Works Department held a Sift-Out event in collaboration with LA Compost on Saturday, February 11 from 10 a.m. [...]
City of Paramount and TreePeople to Host Community Events
The City of Paramount and TreePeople are hosting FREE workshops for Paramount residents to learn about the urban forest in the City, also inviting residents to share ideas. Community feedback will help shape the City [...]
Paramount Awarded Gold-Level Energy Action Award 2nd Consecutive Year
For the second year in a row, the Gateway Cities Council of Governments (COG) has recognized the City of Paramount’s leading environmental advocacy with a Gold-Level Energy Action Award. Of the 27 Gateway cities, Paramount [...]
Hexavalent Chromium Levels Remain Low in Paramount as City Continues Air Monitoring Program
Paramount, California (January 17, 2023) – The City of Paramount is researching options for the purchase of five new air monitoring devices as part of its ongoing program to measure levels of hexavalent chromium in [...]
Paramount Awarded EPA Grant for Air Quality Monitoring
Paramount, California, November 9, 2022 – The City of Paramount has been awarded $319,754 by the Federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its community air quality monitoring program, which measures possible pollutants from metal-related businesses [...]
