2demerits
BLUE STONE HARBOR
21310 HARKEN DRIVE, Cornelius, NC 28031
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060500047
Latest result2 demerits
Last inspectedApr 30, 2026
Inspections on record13
On record sinceApr 15, 2014
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Apr 15, 2014Lower is betterApr 30, 2026
Inspections & violations
Apr 30, 2026 2 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: NIGHT SWIMMING APPROVED.
POOL WILL NEED A NIGHTTIME LIGHT INSPECTION FOR 2027 SEASON.
Permit Restriction: Flow meter must remain operable. Flow shall not exceed 119 gpm due to drain cover flow restriction. Suction Hazard. NEW FENCE INSTALLED MAY 2017.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
.2513(b) Filter backwash shall be discharged through an air gap.
Observed discharge pipe inside drain basin.
Apr 23, 2025 8 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Approved for night swimming all lights were functional during inspection.
Garage doors in place in club house. Front door leading into clubhouse is self close/ latch.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521(b) Ladders shall have slip-resistant tread. Observed ladder without slip resistant tread.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept in good repair. Observed several pool deck tiles near pools edge very wiggly. Tiles are not affixed to the floor. Affix tiles so that the floor is stable.
#26 · Equipment room: valves and pipes identified by color codes or labels −2
.2518(d) Piping and valves shall be labeled with color codes or labels. Observed no labels for piping
Apr 30, 2024 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: NOTE:
- CPO: Kara Gilchrist present during inspection.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8.-Observed ph = 8.2, fixed during inspection to 7.4
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521(b) Provide at least one handrail on steps.- Observed little loose handrail on steps, and one of the stairs rail is little loose. Screw tight and secure needed.
May 1, 2023 16 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Field verified new PDSC form for new main drain covers.
2 New Aquastar main drains A10RCFR VGBA 2017
Pump flow 100 GPM. Piping 10” before 6” after flow meter.
NO NIGHT SWIMMING
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
.2537(14) Keep pool surface and pool floor free of debris.
Observed floating debris in pool. CDI
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
.2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction.
Observed floating debris in skimmers. CDI
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
.2530(a) Lifesaving equipment includes body hook and pole and USCG approved ring buoy with required rope length.
No ring buoy provided. CDI added ring buoy with 45’ throw rope.
#30 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: approved water source, no cross connections −2
.2512(b) Water introduced into the pool, either directly or by the circulation system, shall be supplied through an air gap, anti-siphon vacuum breaker, or backflow preventer. No backflow device at hose bib
Apr 14, 2022 12 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: EHS observed that test kit has a few chemicals that have just recently expired (1/22, 3/22), some chemicals still in date.
PDSC information confirmed during inspection. Operator Brian Pridmore on site during inspection. Permit issued.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
.2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction. Observed leaf debris in one skimmer during inspection. CDI- operator cleared out skimmer debris.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521(b) Provide at least one handrail on steps. Observed handrail that was loose during inspection at steps. CDI- operator tightened handrail during inspection.
#26 · Equipment room: valves and pipes identified by color codes or labels −2
.2518(d) Piping and valves shall be labeled with color codes or labels. Observed piping in need of labeling in pump room, some labels have faded.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
.2513(b) Filter backwash shall be discharged through an air gap. Observed no airgap at backwash.
#30 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: approved water source, no cross connections −2
.2512(b) Water introduced into the pool, either directly or by the circulation system, shall be supplied through an air gap, anti-siphon vacuum breaker, or backflow preventer. Observed no backflow preventer on exterior hose bib.
Apr 28, 2021 10 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Danny Richards present during the inspection.
Verified main drains, equalizer covers and pumps.
Seasonal permit issued.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
.2530(a) Provide ring buoy for rope 1.5 times the width of the pool or 50 ft whichever is less. Observed the ring buoy rope at 31 ft. CDI - CPO adjusted to the correct length of 45 ft.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
.2513(b) Filter backwash shall be discharged through an air gap. Observed no air gap
#30 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: approved water source, no cross connections −2
.2512(b) Water introduced into the pool, either directly or by the circulation system, shall be supplied through an air gap, anti-siphon vacuum breaker, or backflow preventer.Observed no backflow preventer on exterior hose bib.
Apr 29, 2020 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: “Due to COVid19 and public health responsibility, safe distancing and minimizing point of contact, inspection will not be signed"
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
.2537(14) Keep pool surface and pool floor free of debris. Observed slight debris in pool.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2534(3) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in chemical storage room. Observed no cross ventilation or working forced ventilation.
May 8, 2019 18 demerits · 8 violations
Inspector comments: 5. GC-split column for main drain check for the main pool and the wading pool
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Replaced missing weir
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
1 ladder needs non slip tread on 2 steps, 1 ladder needs bumpers & to be tightened down.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Floor wet, store bagged chemicals off the floor; natural cross or continuous forced ventilation required, chemical room needs light
#26 · Equipment room: valves and pipes identified by color codes or labels −2
Labels need to be remarked-faded
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
2" air gap required
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Mirrors to be of shatterproof
#30 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: approved water source, no cross connections −2
Hose bib needs back flow preventer
#32 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: floors smooth, slip-resistant, kept clean −2
Floors should be slip resistant
Apr 30, 2018 2 demerits · 1 violation
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2533(g) Provide a hose bib with backflow prevention device within 50 ft. of the equipment room. Observed no backflow preventer on hose bib.
May 17, 2017 24 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Pool fencing replaced. 100% of fencing is new.
New travertine deck now in place.
Missing safety placard for chemical storage room. Place placard on chemical storage room door.
Permit will be issued online at Meckpools.charmeck.org in 1-3 business days. Print a copy of the permit to post in the pool area.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
Cl 0.5. Maintain at least 1ppm free chlorine. Corrected to 1ppm.
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
PDSC form does not match what is installed. Aquastar 8HP equalizer line covers installed. Corrected PDSC form filled out by CPO.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
One ladder missing an endcap. Corrected by operator.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Throw rope 52 feet long. Corrected to 45 feet.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Provide air gap for backwash.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Provide toilet paper in the restrooms.
Apr 5, 2016 14 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: PDSc form did not match the equalizer line covers - New form filled out and submitted.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
keep skimmer baskets cleaned
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Throw rope measured too long - Cut to length during inspection
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed several cracks on pool decking as well as many cracks on the deck drain
Apr 7, 2015 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: NOTE: Permit will be posted online within 3 days at meckpools.charmeck.org.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Provide rope at required length of 45Ft. Observed 60ft rope. Cut to 45ft during inspection.
#33 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: hose bibbs and floor drains provided −2
Provide back flow prevention on deck hosebib.
Apr 15, 2014 12 demerits · 3 violations
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
Warning No Lifeguard on Duty sign was replaced by pool operator. Old sign was cracked and broken.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Phone number - 704-895-5109 was written on address sign & phone. Number written was incorrect on the phone. 911 operator has correct information and pool operator called above number to verify it is correct. Phone did ring.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Fan in chemical room did not work and chemical barrels were stored on the floor.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “BLUE STONE HARBOR” or State ID 2060500047). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.