Inglewood, Hawthorne, Westmont, Vermont

Inglewood, Hawthorne, and Westmont are neighboring communities in southwest Los Angeles County, located within the South Coast Air Quality Management District. The communities face major air pollution challenges from heavy freeway traffic, the nearby Los Angeles International Airport, and numerous oil and gas wells, leading to high rates of asthma, lung cancer, and cardiovascular disease.

The district has teamed up with Aclima and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to launch a community air monitoring project guiding future actions as a part of SMMI. Using Aclima’s advanced sensors, the project collects detailed, block-by-block data on air quality throughout the community. This provides residents with clear information about local pollution and helps guide actions to improve air quality, focusing on the areas and people most affected.

In March of 2025, residents and stakeholders gathered to discuss these pressing air quality concerns and explore solutions for a healthier future.