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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 and sustainability within their communities. Of the 27 Gateway cities, Paramount is one of eight to receive the top “Gold-Level” […]

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City Council Celebrates Clean Air Day in Paramount

Demonstrating its commitment to a greener and more sustainable city, the Paramount City Council unanimously adopted a resolution proclaiming October 6, 2021 as California Clean Air Day in Paramount.  California Clean Air Day was started by the Coalition for Clean Air to unite communities across the State through their commitment to protect public health, improve […]

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Paramount’s Street Lights Converting to LED

Paramount has partnered with SoCal Edison to upgrade street lights in the City through the utility’s LED program.  The project is replacing 2,950 outdated high-pressure sodium bulb fixtures throughout town. This conversion project is at no cost to the City and will lower energy use, produce brighter streets, and increase public safety.  With the City’s Climate […]

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City Council Adopts Paramount’s First Climate Action Plan

At the July 6, 2021 City Council meeting, Paramount’s first-ever Climate Action Plan (CAP) was adopted by a unanimous vote. In concurrence with goals set by the State, the City’s CAP is tailored to address unique climate needs as a community and ensure that Paramount reduces greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to 40% below 1990 levels […]

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New Innovative Permit Requirements for Metal-Related Businesses

The City of Paramount has reported that all 16 metal-related businesses in town are set to receive Administrative Action permits. This new permit program establishes stricter oversight and was developed to address any future potential air quality issues in the City. This program is a first of its kind in California and places the following […]

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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.

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City Requests Health Risk Assessment

In response to recent air quality issues, the City of Paramount requested that SCAQMD conduct a comprehensive HRA due to their expertise. Although SCAQMD thanked the City for their continued support in the hexavalent chromium issue, the District declined to conduct an HRA.

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