26demerits
BROOK VALLEY APARTMENTS
640 DEANNA LN, Charlotte, NC 28217
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060500056
Latest result26 demerits
Last inspectedJul 2, 2026
Inspections on record12
On record sinceJul 30, 2013
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Jul 30, 2013Lower is betterJul 2, 2026
Inspections & violations
Jul 2, 2026 26 demerits · 7 violations
Inspector comments: Re-inspection conducted with CPO Jennifer Buxton present.
Information on PDSC forms verified to be in compliance. No existing permit restrictions/conditions.
All previously noted violations in compliance and critical violations observed today corrected during the inspection.
NIGHT SWIMMING NOT ALLOWED.
Permit issued.
#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 debris on pool floor. Remove.
#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) Replace missing weirs. Observed 1 of 4 missing weirs. Provide.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions. Observed loose hand rails on at steps leading into pool and ladder at 8 ft; ladder at 8 ft missing 2 of 2 end caps. Repair/provide.
#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 throw rope measuring less than required length. CDI - Rope length corrected to 39’.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Signage with legible letters providing dialing instructions, address of pool and pool telephone number shall be posted at the emergency phone. Observed incorrect emergency phone number posted. CDI - Phone number corrected during inspection.
#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 for backwash.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
.2526(j) Provide soap and soap dispenser, no glass, at each sink. Observed no soap provisions in the restroom. Provide.
Jun 24, 2026 30 demerits · 9 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with property manager Jennifer Buxton present.
Information on PDSC forms verified to be in compliance.
Permit denied. Items denoted holding up permit issuance:
.2528(a) Provide no openings in fence and/or gate greater than 4"x4". Observed openings measuring over 5 1/2” between vertices and various areas of fencing around the pool.
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable. .2530(f) Pool telephone shall be capable of directly dialing 911 or another emergency notification system. Observed inoperable phone. Emegency phone does not audibly ring or answer automatically. Phone is offline.
***Once violations are corrected, $100 return visit fee may be paid by calling Environmental Health Department at 980-314-1620
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
.2514(c) Pool surfaces shall be slip resistant. Observed sharp edges on corner of pool wall at 8 ft depth. Observed large hole from misaligned hand rail at 3rd step descending into pool. CDI - Maintenance repaired/corrected all areas.
#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) Replace missing weirs. Observed 1 of 4 missing weirs. Provide.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions. Observed loose hand rails on ladder at 8 ft; same ladder missing 2 of 2 end caps. Repair/provide.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(a) Provide no openings in fence and/or gate greater than 4"x4". Observed openings measuring over 5 1/2” between vertices in fencing around the pool. Needs repairs. Failure resulting in permit denial.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable. .2530(f) Pool telephone shall be capable of directly dialing 911 or another emergency notification system. Observed inoperable phone. Emegency phone does not audibly ring or answer automatically. Failure resulting in permit denial.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. Observed a stuck flow meter and heavy water leak emerging from the flow meter. Technician arrived and repaired.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2533(d) Pump room floor shall be kept dry and free of standing water. Observed standing water on floor due to heavy water leak from flow meter. Leak was repaired during inspection.
.2534(4) Provide storage for pool chemicals in waterproof containers or store up off the floor. Observed stacked bags of calcium chloride and sodium bicarbonate on the floor in the pump room. CDI - Manager instructed maintenance to remove off floor.
#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 for backwash.
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
.2526(h) Shower(s) shall be provided. Observed inoperable shower.
May 23, 2025 8 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with CPO, Jennifer Buxton
Erosion Feeder for Chlorine
CPO log records begin today
NIGHT SWIMMING NOT ALLOWED
Permit issued
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational.
Observed a stuck flow meter.
#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 for backwash.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
.2526(j) Provide soap and soap dispenser, no glass, at each sink.
Observed missing soap and paper towels in the restroom.
May 23, 2024 0 demerits · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Jul 27, 2023 4 demerits · 1 violation
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Gate to pool not self latching. CDI New spring installed, gate is self closing/ self latching.
May 25, 2022 2 demerits · 1 violation
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Replace missing end cap on ladder.
May 23, 2019 36 demerits · 8 violations
Inspector comments: Note: backwash goes to the parking lot.
Permit issued with the following conditions:
No Night Swimming.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
pH 6.8. .2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Corrected to 7.2.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
No recent cyanuric acid checks. .2535(11) Provide record keeping including daily records of disinfectant residual, pH, drain cover/grate inspections, and pool water maintenance. Provide weekly recordings for cyanuric acid and total alkalinity weekly. Maintain CYA at no more than 100ppm. Tested by operator at 40ppm.
#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. A10RCFRxxx EQ covers installed, form shows A8Rxxx covers. .2539(c) All pools, prior to permit issuance, shall provide documentation to the Department to verify suction outlet safety compliance. - Updated PDSC form submitted and approved.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Missing 3 inlet fitting covers. .2537(8) Fittings and/or face plates shall be replaced when damaged and kept in good repair.
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
Safety signage with incorrect wording. .2530(c) Provide "Children should not use the swimming pool without adult supervision." in 1" lettering. - Corrected by operator. Temporary sign in place, will order permenant signage.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Emergency phone number posted does not match what 911 has. Corrected by operator.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(e) Provide a spare basket for pump.
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
Bathroom currently being used for pool furniture storage. Ensure that restrooms are available for bathers and maintain in good condition.
Aug 7, 2018 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: 1. General Comment -- Some cloudiness in water -- Main drains clearly visible.
NIGHT SWIMMING NOT PERMITTED
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Jul 5, 2017 28 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: . Pool closed for violation #1, 15, and 22 and immediate suspension issued. Pool closed sign was posted and gate was locked. Contact Arlene Lawrence at 704-617-3068 when all items are corrected and before pool can re-open.
#1 · Water quality: water clear enough to clearly see bottom of pool and pool drain −6
Observed water murky and not clear enough to see the bottom of the pool and pool main drain. (Immediate suspension issued).
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed rope length greater than 39ft that is required . (Immediate suspension issued)
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed gate not properly self closing or self-latching.
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
Observed "Warning" on "Warning - No lifeguard on Duty" sign only 3 1/2 inches high. Letters need to be at least 4" high.
Observed no "Children should not use the swimming pool without adult supervision" sign posted. Letters should be at least 1" high and be the exact wording.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Observed phone number posted did not match with 911 operator. (Immediate suspension).
#30 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: approved water source, no cross connections −2
Provide backflow preventor on hose bib.
Jul 16, 2015 28 demerits · 6 violations
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
Observed chlorine at 0 ppm. CDI PIC added chemicals. Retested at 1.0ppm.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Observed pH at less than 7.2ppm. CDI PIC added chemicals. Rested at 7.2 ppm.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed concrete coving missing in several areas of pool wall.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed floating debris in skimmers.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed throw rope only reaching 36ft. PIC added new rope. Rope measured at 39ft.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed no ventilation in chemical room.
Jun 11, 2014 14 demerits · 4 violations
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Maintain alkalinity values weekly.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Maintain concrete coping around walls- Observed some missing.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed gate not self latching- corrected during inspection. Also observed several areas with >4in between vertical slats in fencing.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed no ventillation in pump room and wet floor.
Jul 30, 2013 16 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Intent to suspend was issued for #16 Rule .2528 Fencing and rule .2530 Signs. These items must be addressed by August 29, 2013 or permit will be suspended.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Pool does not have weirs in skimmers
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ensure that compression bolts are tight on all ladders and handrails
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Repair broken verticle rod on fence.
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
Need to have sign stating " ADULTS SHOULD NOT SWIM ALONE" and be a minimum of 1 inch block letters.
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
Need to post shower sign at entrance.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “BROOK VALLEY APARTMENTS” or State ID 2060500056). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.