4demerits
HARRIS LAKE
5832 HARRIS GROVE LANE, Charlotte, NC 28212
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060500251
Latest result4 demerits
Last inspectedMay 12, 2026
Inspections on record13
On record sinceJun 25, 2014
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Jun 25, 2014Lower is betterMay 12, 2026
Inspections & violations
May 12, 2026 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: CPO IS AWARE THAT THE DRAIN COVERS ARE EXPIRING IN OCTOBER OF THIS YEAR AND ARE REQUIRED TO BE REPLACED PRIOR TO EXPIRATION DATE.
NO NIGHT SWIMMING.
*NOTE: Observed flow meter stuck but was corrected by CPO during inspection.
#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 skimmers full of debris.
CDI CPO dumped out skimmers during inspection.
May 15, 2025 8 demerits · 2 violations
#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. Observe some leaf debris on pool. Floor.
#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 same problem as last year Lagustrum Bush growth prohibits gate from closing. Corrected during inspection, bush cut back to allow gate to close properly.
May 16, 2024 14 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: EQUALIZER COVERS EXPIRE 10/24 AND MUST BE CHANGED PRIOR TO 2025 OPERATING SEASON.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed pH at 6.0. CPO introduced bicarbonate. Retested at 7.2
#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 gate unable to close due to hedge. Cpo trimmed hedge
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. Flow meter stuck. CPO unstuck
May 26, 2023 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Observed all windows and sliding glass doors entering on to pool deck permanently disabled and unable to be opened. Pool permit issued. No night swimming.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
.2523(c) Depth markers shall be 4 inches in height and of a contrasting color with the background, clearly visible. Observed several 4ft markers faded and barely visible. CDI- repainted during inspection.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
.2526(l) Provide toilet paper and dispensers in restrooms. Observed no toilet paper in either men’s or women’s restroom.
.2526(m) Keep restrooms and fixtures clean and in good repair. Observed men’s restroom in need of cleaning.
May 11, 2022 6 demerits · 1 violation
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
Cl was 0.5 when first checked. CDI to 4.0.
May 26, 2021 4 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: No access from clubhouse into pool area. Pool deck area is accessed from exterior gates only. Doors and windows to clubhouse are permanently locked.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2533(b) Provide sufficient lighting in pump room. Observed light fixture not functioning in pump room.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
.2526(i) Water in restrooms shall not exceed 110 F. Observed hot water in both restrooms above 110F.
.2526(j) Provide soap and soap dispenser, no glass, at each sink. Observed no soap or paper towels in either restroom.
May 18, 2020 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Verified PDSC information.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Observed no test kit on site. CDI - Test kit provided by end of inspection.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed handsink in women's restroom providing water >110F. Repair as necessary.
May 16, 2019 14 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: deck furniture not set up. ensure chair and tables are set up to allow for proper deck space.
sliding doors must remain permanently screwed closed or have alarm
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
warning no lifeguard on duty sign missing. corrected during inspection
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
skimmer basket damaged. cpo replaced damaged skimmer basket
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
no diving was spaced more than 25' apart. CPO spray painted on more no diving
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
no shower before entering sign. corrected during inspection
May 15, 2018 2 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: **Night swimming is prohibited at this pool.
17. observed small fractures in pool deck and coping. No loose coping, no cracks with offset of > 1/2"
16. Door to restrooms is self-latching and self-closing. Sliding glass doors on pool deck are disabled with screws.
Front gate is key entry.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
.2626(i) Water in restrooms shall not exceed 110 F.
observed hot water > 110F in restrooms.
mirrors in restrooms are not shatterproof.
Jul 14, 2017 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: 17) Observed some concrete damage near a skimmer basket that should be repaired in the off season. Crack is less than an inch wide.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed slight damage to concrete near a skimmer basket. Ensure that this is repaired in the offseason. Does not currently constitute a trip hazard, crack is less than 1 inch wide.
Jun 21, 2016 2 demerits · 1 violation
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Mirror is not shatter proof in restrooms.
Jun 5, 2015 4 demerits · 1 violation
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed a couple of areas where concrete is cracked and lip at drain exceeds requirement size for safety.
Jun 25, 2014 4 demerits · 1 violation
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Several chairs too close to edge of pool. Maintain 6' of clearance. Corrected during inspection.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “HARRIS LAKE” or State ID 2060500251). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.