05/22/2026
⚠️ The City of Paramount is actively monitoring the impacts of an oil pipeline leak that occurred upstream in East Los Angeles earlier today, Friday, May 22. While the leak has been successfully controlled and shut off by emergency crews, a portion of the crude oil entered local storm drains and traveled into the Los Angeles River.
Because our City sits along the LA River (right by Dills Park), containment booms are visible upstream, and residents may experience strong, oil-type odors. County health and environmental teams are on-site monitoring air quality and overseeing the cleanup.
What you can do to stay safe:
🛑 If you smell strong odors outside, close your windows and doors. Turn off HVAC systems or air conditioners that pull in outside air until the odor passes.
🛑 Stay completely away from the riverbed and contaminated debris. Keep children and pets far away from the affected areas.
🛑 Look out for vulnerable individuals who are more sensitive to air pollution, including older adults, children and those with asthma or breathing conditions.
Resources and Reporting:
✔️ Report severe odors directly to the South Coast AQMD at 1-800-288-7664
✔️ Sign up for real-time local emergency alerts at www.paramountcity.gov/nixle
We are in direct contact with LA County and State emergency managers and will continue to share verified updates as they become available.
