In the spirit of the recent California Clean Air Day, and the City’s commitment to air quality issues, Paramount Mayor Peggy Lemons has congratulated the Port of Long Beach Harbor Commission for adopting a Clean Truck Fund (CTF) fee.
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Paramount Earns Tree City USA Status Second Year In a Row
September 9, 2020 in News
The City of Paramount has earned Tree City USA status in 2020.
Global Warming – How Can We Help?
August 18, 2020 in News
The City of Paramount is developing a Climate Action and Resilience Plan (CARP) to help understand our climate impacts and what we can do to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. We need your input to create the plan.
Paramount Awarded $2.9M Grant from California Natural Resources Agency
July 21, 2020 in News
The California Natural Resources Agency has awarded the City of Paramount a $2.9 million grant from its Urban Greening program to build a half-mile section of the West Santa Ana Bicycle and Pedestrian Trail.
PFOS Detected in Water Well 14
PFOS above notification level established by the California Water Board detected in water well 14 in the City of Paramount.
SCAQMD Modifies Air Monitoring Operations During COVID-19
South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) has announced modifications to its air monitoring operations during COVID-19.
Paramount Selected to Participate in ILG Boost Program
February 13, 2020 in News
The City of Paramount has been selected, as the only City in LA County, to participate in the Institute For Local Government’s (ILG) BOOST Program.
Water Quality in Paramount
The City of Paramount has released a video going over water quality in Paramount.
Paramount Water Tests as “Non-Detect” for PFAS/PFOA
December 20, 2019 in News
You may have seen in the local news lately that many cities and water agencies are facing PFOA and PFOS in their water system. Perflorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) are organic chemicals. They are part of a larger group of chemicals that are widely used in the United States in consumer products such as carpets, clothing, […]
18 Metal-Related Businesses Submit Administrative Action Applications Mandated by City
November 15, 2019 in News
Following the findings of elevated hexavalent chromium levels in Paramount by the South Coast Air Quality Management District, the City formed a City Council Air Quality Sub Committee to study the science and discuss policy options. During the final Sub Committee meeting in October 2017, the group reviewed and finalized a set of recommendations to […]
