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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 equipment. A flare is a [...]
Paramount Achieves Gold-Level Energy Action Award Three Years in a Row
For the third year in a row, the Gateway Cities Council of Governments (COG) has recognized Paramount with a Gold-Level Energy Action Award, designed to highlight cities that demonstrate a commitment to improving energy efficiency [...]
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 at 15701 Minnesota measured a [...]
Air Quality Monitoring Update
On October 3, the City was made aware of reports of a strong gas-like odor throughout the area. City staff was in contact with the LA County Fire Department, So Cal Gas and AQMD to [...]
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. In alignment with the City’s [...]
Paramount Gardeners Sift it Out at LA Compost Event
In an effort to further educate the Paramount community on the wonders of composting, the City’s Public Works Department held a Sift-Out event in collaboration with LA Compost on Saturday, February 11 from 10 a.m. [...]
City of Paramount and TreePeople to Host Community Events
The City of Paramount and TreePeople are hosting FREE workshops for Paramount residents to learn about the urban forest in the City, also inviting residents to share ideas. Community feedback will help shape the City [...]
Paramount Awarded Gold-Level Energy Action Award 2nd Consecutive Year
For the second year in a row, the Gateway Cities Council of Governments (COG) has recognized the City of Paramount’s leading environmental advocacy with a Gold-Level Energy Action Award. Of the 27 Gateway cities, Paramount [...]
Hexavalent Chromium Levels Remain Low in Paramount as City Continues Air Monitoring Program
Paramount, California (January 17, 2023) – The City of Paramount is researching options for the purchase of five new air monitoring devices as part of its ongoing program to measure levels of hexavalent chromium in [...]
Paramount Awarded EPA Grant for Air Quality Monitoring
Paramount, California, November 9, 2022 – The City of Paramount has been awarded $319,754 by the Federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its community air quality monitoring program, which measures possible pollutants from metal-related businesses [...]
Climate Action Plan: Year in Review
July 2022 marked one year since the City of Paramount adopted its Climate Action Plan (CAP). The City is proud to highlight the various strategies implemented and milestones reached in its efforts to make Paramount more environmentally sustainable.
Electric Vehicle Charging Ports at Paramount and Progress Parks Approved for the City
The City of Paramount continues to implement strategies outlined in its Climate Action Plan. The most recent effort includes its approval to proceed with Southern California Edison’s (SCE) Charge Ready Program, which would provide the City with 10 electric vehicle (EV) charging ports at Paramount Park and another 12 at Progress Park.
City to Proceed with Renewable Fuels Project: Petroleum Refining Eliminated for Good
On April 11, 2022, the Paramount City Council approved the plans and permits for the AltAir/World Energy Renewable Fuels Conversion Project that will end petroleum-based operations at the company’s facility and replace them entirely with renewable fuel production.
