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 [...]
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. [...]
Air Monitor Detects Elevated Hexavalent Chromium Levels City Program Doing Its Job to Protect Residents
UPDATE (8/20/2026): The City of Paramount has notified the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) after recent air quality testing detected elevated levels of hexavalent chromium at 15701 Minnesota [...]
Ozone Season Has Arrived in LA County — Stay Aware, Stay Well
As ozone season begins, the City encourages residents to stay informed about local air quality and take simple steps to stay healthy when smog levels rise.
Update: December 24, 2024 Flare Event
On December 24, Southern California Edison confirmed that a utility power failure caused a power interruption and triggered an unscheduled flare event at the World Energy refinery.
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
