16demerits
TOWNES AT UNIVERSITY APTS
336 BLACKHAWK ROAD, Charlotte, NC 28213
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060500142
Latest result16 demerits
Last inspectedJun 30, 2026
Inspections on record7
On record sinceAug 2, 2019
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Aug 2, 2019Lower is betterJun 30, 2026
Inspections & violations
Jun 30, 2026 16 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Permit denied again today
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed pH at 8.2
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(a) Access gates shall swing away from the pool and be self-latching, self-closing unless an attendant AND lifeguard are present. Observed access gate not self-latching or self-closing.
#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 address not posted at emergency phone. Observed the phone number posted at emergency phone does not match what 911 has on file.
May 4, 2026 32 demerits · 8 violations
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
2523(a) Provide depth markers on pool walls and pool deck at both ends of the pool. Depth marker needed on pool walls.
#10 · Pool maintenance: safety ropes with floats and contrasting color bands provided at shallow area breakpoints −2
.2523(e) Provide a minimum of a two inch wide contrasting color band across the pool bottom at breakpoint. 2 in line is starting to fade. Line needs to be re-painted. Observed two inch wide band across pool not solid and broken up pretty bad.
#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. Observed a styrofoam ring buoy not USCG approved and no rope available. CDI PIC provided approved ring buoy and 38FT rope.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(a) Access gates shall swing away from the pool and be self-latching, self-closing unless an attendant AND lifeguard are present. Observed access gate not self-latching or self-closing.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2522(a) Provide 6 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times. Observed loungers within 4ft of the pool. CDI PO moved chairs back so they are 6 ft away from the pool.
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept free of trip hazards or offsets greater than 1/2" due to deterioration or changes from original deck profile. Observed multiple trip hazards within 1 ft of the pool (especially along the right side of the pool).
#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 address not posted at emergency phone. CDI PO put up a sign that stated address and phone number.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(e) Provide a spare basket for pump. Observed no extra basket for the pump
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2534(4) Provide storage for pool chemicals in waterproof containers or store up off the floor. Observed 2 bags of chemicals directly on the floor in the chemical storage room. CDI PO put bags of chemicals on top of plastic bins.
May 25, 2023 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: .2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed pH at 6.8. pH corrected to 7.3
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
.2523(a) Provide depth markers on pool walls and pool deck at both ends of the pool. Depth marker needed on pool walls.
#10 · Pool maintenance: safety ropes with floats and contrasting color bands provided at shallow area breakpoints −2
.2523(e) Provide a minimum of a two inch wide contrasting color band across the pool bottom at breakpoint. 2 in line is starting to fade. Line needs to be re-painted.
Jun 23, 2022 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: No night swimming
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Missing two depth markers on the inside of the pool. Corrected on site. Other markers are looking worn. Still meets the requirement. However, recommend changing in the next few months.
Jul 9, 2021 22 demerits · 7 violations
Inspector comments: 10. lock buoys on rope with knots & keep < 5' between floats
15. Flip direction of bolts to prevent injury, maintain 2 bolts
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Weirs installed during inspection
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Install clips on windows within pool deck to prevent opening > 4"
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Posted phone number during inspection
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Natural cross or continuous forced ventilation required
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
2" air gap required on backwash line; recommend getting wires away from backwash line.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Mirrors to be of shatterproof construction
#30 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: approved water source, no cross connections −2
Backflow preventer required on hose bib
Jul 20, 2020 10 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with Darius Holmes. Due to COVID-19 precautions, inspection was not signed by the operator.
No sign on bathroom door. Recommend adding signage to restrooms so that bathers know it's a public restroom.
One screw in body hook. Recommend using two screws.
Recommend installing grating for overflow pipe.
Green algae starting to grow on steps and pool walls. Maintain pool free of algae.
Some depth marker stickers starting to peel. Maintain stickers in place.
Permit issued.
No Night Swimming
“Executive Order No. 141 or subsequent Orders are in effect unless such Orders are rescinded or superseded by another applicable
Order.”
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Skimmer baskets full. .2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction. Corrected.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
No air gap for backwash line. .2513(b) Filter backwash shall be discharged through an air gap.
#30 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: approved water source, no cross connections −2
No backflow preventor on hose bibb on the pool deck. .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.
#33 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: hose bibbs and floor drains provided −2
No floor drain in bathroom. .2526(c) Floor drains shall be provided in restrooms.
Aug 2, 2019 22 demerits · 7 violations
Inspector comments: Provide backflow preventors on hose bibbs in pump room and on pool deck for filling the pool.
Facility plans to remodel the restrooms. Submit plans to our office to ensure new restrooms meet current code.
Facility has not yet started keeping chemical records. Check daily Cl, pH, main drains, and record daily pool maintenance activities. Check at least weekly Total Alkalinity and Cyanuric Acid.
Weirs do not fit into skimmers well. Holes for the weir tabs mostly painted over. Recommend having the pool company fix the skimmers so that weirs fit securely in the skimmers.
One of the eyeball fittings painted over. Recommend removing and replacing with one that can be adjusted.
Permit issued with the following conditions.
No night swimming.
Restrooms shall be available to the public when the pool is open for swimming.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
One inlet fitting plugged, had a wire nut in it. Removed by operator.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Throw rope too long. Provide 37.5 ft throw rope. Corrected by operator.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Pump basket full of leaves. Not functioning properly. Cleaned by operator.
No spare pump basket. .2518(e) Provide a spare basket for pump.
Flow meter installed near an elbow, there should be enough straight piping to install correctly. .2518(g) Install flow meter on return line per manufacturer instructions.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Light burned out. .2533(b) Provide sufficient lighting in pump room. Corrected by operator.
No floor drain in pump room. .2533(d) Provide drain in pump room floor.
Inadequate ventilation in pump room. .2533(e) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in pump room.
#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. Corrected by operator.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
.2513(b) Filter backwash shall be discharged through an air gap.
#33 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: hose bibbs and floor drains provided −2
.2626(c) Floor drains shall be provided in restrooms.
.2626(d) Provide hose bib so that all parts of restroom can be reached with a 50 ft hose.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “TOWNES AT UNIVERSITY APTS” or State ID 2060500142). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.