4demerits
CROWN HARBOR
21659 CROWN LAKE DRIVE, Cornelius, NC 28031
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060500720
Latest result4 demerits
Last inspectedMay 13, 2026
Inspections on record14
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 betterMay 13, 2026
Inspections & violations
May 13, 2026 4 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: NO NIGHT SWIMMING
Sliding glass doors on to pool deck must remain permanently affixed. Doors do not self-close.
POOL FENCE ENCLOSURE HAS BEEN MODIFIED BY ELIMINATING FENCE AROUND PLATFORM EXTENSION FROM POOL DECK. FENCING HAS BEEN ADDED TO POOL DECK EDGE AND IS >48”. ENSURE POOL FENCE REMAINS AT MINIMUM 48” ABOVE THE GROUND AT ALL POINTS.
#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 water on the floor in pump room.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
.2513(b) Filter backwash shall be discharged through an air gap.
No air gap at drain discharge.
Apr 30, 2026 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: NO NIGHT SWIMMING.
Doors that are not self closing/ self latching were observed to be equipped with working audible alarms.
NOTE: Sliding glass doors on to pool deck must remain permanently affixed. Doors do not self-close.
Observed pool fence has been modified due to failure of pool deck extension.
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
.2539(c) All pools, prior to permit issuance, shall provide documentation to the Department to verify suction outlet safety compliance.
Observed pump on site (Pentair EQK 1500) does not match pump on submitted PDSC form (EQ 500). Permit denied.
Submit new PDSC form to reflect field conditions.
#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.
1 (E) (F) Be capable of providing continuous and automatic skimming of the water during quiescence;
Observed 2 skimmers on the lake side of the pool with no flow.
Apr 9, 2025 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: General Comment:
.2528(a) Ground level doors shall be self-closing, self-latching or child protected by audible alarm. Observed sliding doors opening to the pool area are not self closing. Front doors do not self close. Clubhouse has 2 sets of sliding doors that do not self close in the back, leading to the pool area. CDI- Sliding doors permanently drilled shut. EHS tested doors, doors will not open. Windows did not have operable alarm. Opening was over 4in. Window was drilled shut as well. ALL OPENINGS MENTIONED MUST REMAIN PERMANENTLY CLOSED (DRILLED SHUT) AT ALL TIMES.
NOTE: One gate permanently closed with metal clamp. Pool has two other access gates leading to the pool.
#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 pool floor in need of cleaning. Clean pool floor.
Apr 2, 2024 8 demerits · 3 violations
#33 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: hose bibbs and floor drains provided −2
no backflow on hose bib
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
one gate not self closing, repaired during inspection.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
observed chemical bags on floor in chem room. moved to pallet.
Apr 5, 2023 24 demerits · 7 violations
Inspector comments: Verified pump and main drain.
No night swimming.
David Johnson, CPO present during the inspection.
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 tree leaves and some debris in the pool. Clean and maintain.
#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 and leaves in skimmers. Clean and maintain
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions. Observed one loose ladder. CDI - CPO repaired.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2537(b) All gates and doors shall be self-closing, self-latching. Observed one door from the clubhouse not self latching. CDI - CPO repaired and is now self latching.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Provide signage with location of emergency phone if not visible from all areas inside pool enclosure. Observed emergency phone not easily identifiable, CDI - CPO wrote the location of the phone on the Pool Rules sign.
#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 empty bags of salt in the chemical room. Remove/elevate off the ground.
#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 hose bibb without a backflow prevention device.
May 18, 2022 10 demerits · 2 violations
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
surface skimmer missing weird board. one skimmer stuck. corrected during inspection
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
ring buoy throw rope too long. corrected during inspection
Apr 5, 2021 18 demerits · 4 violations
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
.2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm. Observed chlorine at 0 ppm. CDI - Chlorine levels were corrected to 3.0 ppm.
#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 skimmers. CDI- Operator cleaned skimmer baskets.
#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. Observed depth markers 27 ft apart. CDI - A depth marker was added in between.
#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 not self-latching. CDI- Gate was fixed to latch.
May 7, 2020 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: “Due to COVid19 and public health responsibility, safe distancing and minimizing point of contact, inspection will not be signed as agreement"
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
.2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm. Observed chlorine level about .3. CDI to 2.0
#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 light wind blown 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 neither.
May 3, 2019 24 demerits · 8 violations
Inspector comments: 17. A couple areas on deck not draining-potential slip hazard
22. Post additional sign on pool deck directing swimmers to emergency phone
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Keep pool floor free of debris
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
"No Dive" tiles don't meet the regulations; corrected during inspection with "No Dive" tile stickers
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Portion of fence < 48" and distance from clubhouse wall to fence > 4" ; clubhouse doors/windows not compliant-audible alarms installed on doors/windows
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter not working, replaced 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
Backwash pit clogged-need to drain standing water, 2" air gap required
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Shower needs shower head, mirrors to be shatter-resistant
#30 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: approved water source, no cross connections −2
Backflow preventer required on hose bib
May 4, 2018 4 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: 9) .2523(d) No Diving markers shall be written in four inch letters or international 6"x6" no diving in red and black on a white background. Observed "No Diving" tiles with 2.5" lettering. During inspection, "NO DIVING" permanently put on pool deck every 25Ft as the crow flies.
22).2530(a) Provide signage with location of emergency phone if not visible from all areas inside pool enclosure. Observed pool phone not easily visible from all areas of pool deck. Location written on pool rules sign. Pool Phone was also in blank gray box. "Emergency Phone" written on telephone box.
NOTE: Entrance to clubhouse from parking lot must remain as a keyed entry to comply with fence and gate rules.
#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.
#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 pipe into pit.
Apr 28, 2017 12 demerits · 3 violations
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed two loose ladders.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Emergency phone location not easily visible from pool deck. CDI-location written on pool rules.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Observed pump room floor wet.
Apr 20, 2016 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Permit pending due to new PDSC form for the new pump (5 hp).
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed debris on pool floor
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed cracks on pool decking - reccommend resurfacing the decking.
Apr 17, 2015 18 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: NOTE: Permit will be posted online within 3 days at meckpools.charmeck.org.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Observed 1 NO DIVING sign fading and not clearly visible. CDI - filled in with permanent marker during inspection.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Maintain required rope length of 50FT. Observed rope length > 50FT. CDI - rope cut to 50FT during inspection.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed concrete damaged in various areas on deck. Some areas need to be recaulked. Observed exposed hole on deck where old fill spout used to be . CDI - hole plugged during inspection.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Observed flow meter stuck. Repaired during inspection.
Apr 15, 2014 2 demerits · 1 violation
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
No fan or cross ventilation in chemical or pump room.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “CROWN HARBOR” or State ID 2060500720). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.