14demerits
SETTLEMENTS, THE
12121 PRAILS MILL LANE, Charlotte, NC 28262
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060500611
Latest result14 demerits
Last inspectedMay 28, 2026
Inspections on record13
On record sinceJul 3, 2014
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Jul 3, 2014Lower is betterMay 28, 2026
Inspections & violations
May 28, 2026 14 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: APPROVED FOR NIGHT SWIMMING ON 7/17/2025. Verified on 5/28/26.
NOTE: 5 electrical units on the pool deck > 12 ft from the pool. Should remain covered during pool operation to prevent trip hazards. Deck has since been redone. No trip hazard observed during inspection.
Construction: 7/1/1992
Rope: 30’
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
.2523(b) Provide depth markers spaced not to exceed 25 feet when measured along the perimeter of the pool.
One Depth marker distance exceeding 25 feet. CPO adjusted with new pool deck depth marker stickers before end of inspection. To be permanently remedied before opening next week.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
.2537(8) Fittings and/or face plates shall be replaced when damaged and kept in good repair.
2 equalizer covers extending from wall. CPO adjusted during inspection. Vacuum cover needing tool tightened to wall during inspection.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable.
Red emergency not functioning properly at start of inspection. Line changed out and EHS verified operability before end of inspection.
Ensure emergency phone remains operable at all times.
Apr 24, 2025 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Pool restriction: 5 electrical units on the pool deck. They are 12 ft from the pool. Must remain covered during pool operation to prevent a trip hazard.
Not approved for night swimming. Facility is having problems with lights around the pool.
#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 ring buoy rope longer than required 30 ft. CDI PO cut rope to 30 ft.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.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 2 cracks in deteriorating pool deck floor that were about 2 inches wide. CDI PO filled in the cracks during inspection. Also observed 5 electrical units not covered on the pool deck. They are 12 ft from the pool. CDI PO stated they are for the lights in the pool and under the gazebos. CDI PO covered with furniture (tables and chairs).
Apr 23, 2024 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Pool paperwork stated rope should be 30 feet long. However the pool is very large. 55 ft wide. Therefore, the rope was kept at 50 feet long.
Pool passed inspection, Night swimming approved in 2023.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
.2537(8) Fittings and/or face plates shall be replaced when damaged and kept in good repair.
Missing the vacuum port, Pool operator had a spare one, corrected the issue.
#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.
Apr 27, 2023 16 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: 9. recommend No Dive sticker at the 3' stair pool entrance - not required
18. recommend removing two very faded No Lifeguard signs and posting an additional sign opposite the current readable sign - not required
21. pool lights are operational
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
keep baskets free of debris
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Keep 6' clear walkway around pool edge; patch places where concrete has chipped away
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
natural cross or continuous forced ventilation required; store chemicals off the ground
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
bathrooms need to be cleaned; mirrors to be of shatterproof construction
#30 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: approved water source, no cross connections −2
backflow preventer required on hose bibs
#32 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: floors smooth, slip-resistant, kept clean −2
Floors to be slip-resistant
Apr 14, 2022 14 demerits · 4 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. Observed debris in bottom of pool. CDI: CPO cleaned.
#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 debris in several skimmer baskets. CDI: CPO emptied baskets.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions. Observed missing escutcheon plate on shallow end rail. CDI: CPO provided plate.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(e) Provide a spare basket for pump. Observed no spare basket for pump. CDI: CPO provided spare basket.
May 6, 2021 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Brandon Vaughn present during inspection.
Night swimming not permitted at this time but facility plans to allow night swimming after an on site visit and approval from EHS next week.
#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) Surface skimmers shall be installed per manufacturer's instructions. Observed several skimmers had damaged collars - collars showed cracks and splits.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2533(e) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in pump room. Observed pump room did not have cross ventilation. Observed one ceiling vent and one closed window only.
May 19, 2020 12 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: 8. cracked skimmer cover replaced during inspection
15. ring buoy rope - 30'
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
two eyeball fittings replaced during inspection
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
standing water under two pavilions - deck drains are clogged
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
natural cross or continuous forced ventilation required in pump and chemical rooms, replace light bulbs in chemical room
#30 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: approved water source, no cross connections −2
back flow preventer required on deck hose bib
May 9, 2019 14 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Verified PDSC information
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Observed pH at 7.1 corrected to 7.3 during inspection.
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed pool walls and pool floor dirty.
.2537(14) Keep pool surface and pool floor free of debris.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed skimmers with large rocks inside.
Use skimmer weights for floating baskets.
.2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction.
May 22, 2018 18 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: PDSC Information verified. No night swimming, lighting is being installed around pool for evening swimming but pool closes at 8:30pm before nightfall.
Contrasting color bands on steps and bench have been repainted to be within 1" of the wall.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Observed pH to be low at 7.1. CDI: to 7.2 pH. .2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed skimmer baskets with debris in need of cleaning. Observed wasp nest under one skimmer lid. Remove nest. .2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
REPEAT Observed 5" between fence and brick pillar. Pool built prior to 2010. 528(a) Provide no openings in fence and/or gate greater than 4"x4". CDI: Operator installed pole next to fence to make opening 4". More permanent structure to be installed later.
Observed gate along back fence to be slef-closing but not self-latching. CDI: gate latch adjusted to be self-latching. .2537(b) All gates and doors shall be self-closing, self-latching.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
REPEAT Observed pool deck to be chipping in several areas. .2537(2) Decks shall be kept in good repair.
May 15, 2017 20 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Permit Restriction - Constrasting color band not within 1" of the wall on all steps and bench. Repair for 2018 season or permit will not be issued.
Note: New pump installed pe plans. EQK500 installed with (2) 140C filters. Plumbing matchers submittal. Per the State - if the flow of the pump is too high, based on size limitations of the piping, damage can occur to the filter and can cause cavitation of the pump.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Some light fixtures with corrosion/rust. Keep in good repair.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
One return missing fitting. Corrected during inspection.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
5" between brick pillar and fence. Maintain 4" or less. Pool built prior to 2010.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Some minor deck damage. Repair as needed.
Duck droppings on deck. Note: Fecal matter can cause disease. Eliminate droppings from deck.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
No soap in men's restroom. Provide soap.
#30 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: approved water source, no cross connections −2
Observed hose bibs without backflow prevention devices. Provide backflow prevention devices on all hose bibs.
Jul 13, 2016 20 demerits · 4 violations
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
pH was 7.0 Corrected to 7.2 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
Observed 3 missing weirs. Pool has 8 total. Replace missing weirs.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Observed no address and phone number for the pool. Observed no signage for location of the emergency phone. Signs provided during the inspection.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Observed flow meter stuck. Flow meter repaired during the inspection.
Jun 25, 2015 24 demerits · 6 violations
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Observed pH at 7.0 at start of inspection. By end of inspection pH was raised to 7.2.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed gate not self latching. Magnetic piece is not sticking when closing. Intent to suspend issued and follow up visit will be made.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Observed incorrect address located at emergency phone. Verbiage "RD" was changed to "LN" on site with sharpie.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Observed flow meter jammed. Ensure flow meter is working properly at following inspection.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Repeat Non Compliance: Observed continuous forced or natural cross ventilation not present.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Repeat Non Compliance: Observed 2" air gap not provided at back wash line.
Jul 3, 2014 18 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Restrooms under repair - porta potties approved and in use
Report received by Casey - lifeguard
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Several skimmer line covers are cracked and need to be replaced
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Incorrect phone number posted - corrected during inspection - Additional sign needed for phone location
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter not working, pump motor leaking
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Floor is wet, chemicals should not be stored on floor, continuous forced or natural cross ventilation required
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
2" air gap required on backwash line
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “SETTLEMENTS, THE” or State ID 2060500611). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.