The City was contacted by SCAQMD about a high reading and told that, in this unique instance, SCAQMD did not implement a curtailment (i.e. shut down) of Anaplex’s operations.
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Paramount Water Quality Remains Compliant After Two Years of Testing
Backed by 22 consecutive rounds of testing with low results, the City has made the decision to discontinue its monthly testing.
Paramount Given Port of Long Beach Grant for HVAC Filters
The money from this grant funded the installation of new air filters for the HVAC system in the Paramount Petroleum Learning Center at Spane Park.
City Awarded Metro’s Open Streets Grant
The City of Paramount has received an Open Streets Grant from Metro to fund its Open Streets Neighborhood Connectivity Event in partnership with the neighboring City of Bellflower.
SCAQMD Awards City for Model Community Achievement in Air Quality
The City of Paramount was named the winner in the Model Community Achievement category at the South Coast Air Quality Management District’s (SCAQMD) 30th Annual Clean Air Awards on October 5, 2018.
SCAQMD Orders Anaplex to Suspend Operations
On October 4, SCAQMD ordered Anaplex Corporation to temporarily curtail all operations and processes emitting hexavalent chromium.
Give Your Thoughts on Walking/Biking Plans for Paramount
Provide input on the Bellflower-Paramount Joint Active Transportation Plan.
Paramount Honored for Sustainability Efforts
The City of Paramount was awarded the Silver-Level Sustainability Best Practices Beacon Spotlight Award at the League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo on Thursday, September 13, 2018.
Summary of SCAQMD Rules Relevant to Paramount Facilities
The City of Paramount has been closely tracking a handful of rules relevant to addressing and lowering hexavalent chromium emissions. Rules 1426, 1469, and 1480 are in the process of being updated and amended to ensure best overall community health.
Paramount Awarded EV Charging Station Grant
Paramount has been awarded a Local Government Partnership Program Grant from the MSRC to install four electric vehicle charging stations in the City.