The City has formed a partnership with GRID Alternatives, a non-profit organization that provides free home solar service to income-qualifying residents.
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Residential Air Purifier Filtration and HVAC Filter Rebate Program Goes Into Effect
The program is designed to aid residents in buying “True HEPA” indoor air purifiers or HVAC filters. Rebates are issued on a first-come, first served basis.
Anaplex in Paramount Ordered to Temporarily Suspend Operations
SCAQMD today ordered Anaplex Corporation to temporarily curtail all operations and processes emitting hexavalent chromium.
Planning Commission Approves Proposed Zoning Changes, City Council Will Begin Final Review on August 7
During a Special Meeting on June 27, 2018, the Planning Commission approved the Air Quality Sub Committee’s proposed zoning changes. City Council will begin final review of the amendments on Tuesday, August 7 at 6 pm.
Clarification on Submitting Complaints to SCAQMD
During a Town Hall meeting in Paramount held by SCAQMD in June, residents requested clarification for submitting air quality complaints to the SCAQMD.
City Provides Rebates for Air Purifiers
During its July 17 meeting, the City of Paramount proposed a new citywide program to assist Paramount residents with obtaining air purifier filtration units or HVAC filters for their home.
Paramount Maintains California’s Urban Forest with CIRCLE 2.0
Paramount was one of 11 cities in California to participate in CIRCLE 2.0.
Forging Facilities Comply with Rule 1430 Requirements
The four metal forging facilities in Paramount – Carlton Forge Works, Press Forge, Mattco Forge, and Weber Metals – are now in compliance with SCAQMD’s Rule 1430 requirements.
SCAQMD Provides Update on Monitoring Efforts in Paramount
SCAQMD hosted a Town Hall meeting on June 20, 2018 at the Paramount Park Community Center to provide an update on the agency’s air monitoring efforts in the City.
AQMD Updates Paramount Air Monitoring Plan
Because the hexavalent chromium levels have been declining slowly and are now within the typical levels, the City recently learned that SCAQMD will be reducing the size and frequency of sampling for its monitoring network in Paramount to focus on other areas that have higher potential for air toxics exposure.