In a move supported by the Paramount City Council and active voices in the Paramount community, the South Coast Air Quality Management District’s Governing Board today adopted a measure that will reduce metal particulate emissions, some of which are air toxic contaminants, from metal grinding and metal cutting operations at forging facilities.
News
Soil & Dust Testing at Village Skate Park
In an effort to be proactive regarding issues of community health, the City of Paramount and the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) recently agreed upon a soil and dust sampling plan for Village Park, located to the west of Carlton Forge Works.
City Hosts Third Air Quality Sub Committee Meeting
February 24, 2017 in News
On Thursday, February 23, 2017, the City of Paramount’s Air Quality Sub Committee met at the Paramount Park Community Center.
SCAQMD Assessment of Hexavalent Chromium Data at Paramount Schools
The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) with assistance from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) is conducting air sampling for hexavalent chromium in the ambient air around schools in the City.
State Water Board Launches New Portal, Shows Paramount In Compliance
On February 22, 2017, the State Water Resources Control Board announced the launch of its Human Right to Water Portal, which shows the City of Paramount’s water system to be in full compliance.
City Publishes Questions and Answers for Public from 1/31 Air Quality Sub Committee Meeting
February 22, 2017 in News
At the January 31, 2017 Air Quality Sub Committee meeting, members of the public were invited to submit questions to the Sub Committee that would then be responded to and published.
Monthly Water Testing – February Results
The samples taken at the beginning of February indicate a level of 0.21 ug/l; this amount is well below the Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) of 10 ug/l for the State of California.
“Policy Decisions Demand Good Data” By Paramount Mayor Daryl Hofmeyer
February 18, 2017 in News
Ms. Lappin, a teacher in the Paramount Unified School District, recently wrote a guest commentary entitled “We’re ill-served by state pollution regulators.” The City feels a responsibility to clarify some key facts that were made in the piece.
Next Air Quality Sub Committee Meeting on February 23
February 17, 2017 in News
The third meeting of the Air Quality Sub Committee will be held on Thursday, February 23 at 6:00PM at the Paramount Community Center, 14400 Paramount Boulevard.
City and SCAQMD Clarify Metal-Related Business Count in City
SCAQMD reviewed a list of 194 business entities that had been assembled from several sources and not all of which were metal-related. Of this number, it was determined that there are 85 metal-related businesses in Paramount. In total, 17 of these businesses require SCAQMD permitting for metal-related work.
