8demerits
HIGHLAND CREEK-CHRISTENBURY
6213 BELLS MILL DR, Charlotte, NC 28269
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060500721
Latest result8 demerits
Last inspectedMay 5, 2026
Inspections on record13
On record sinceMay 1, 2014
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
May 1, 2014Lower is betterMay 5, 2026
Inspections & violations
May 5, 2026 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: NOTE: Installation and approval of 5% flow meter. EHS verified piping greater than 17”.
PERMIT RESTRICTION: Flow meter must remain operable. VFD set so that flow meter reads 363 GPM-397 GPM to meet turnover and flow restriction of return pipe. Flow meter greater than 398 GPM exceeds main drain covers. Suction hazard.
#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.
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
.2530(c) Provide "Children should not use the swimming pool without adult supervision." in 1" lettering.
.2530(c) Provide "Adults should not swim alone." in 1" lettering. Observed pool rules and/ or signs without wording. CDI- PIC got a new with corrected items.
Apr 28, 2025 14 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Observed emergency phone (Kings box) ringing back to a phone in the life guard closet. The life guard closet is within 75 ft of the enclosure. The life guard phone is used by the guards for other purposes. CDI PO cut line to Kings box and removed signage at kings box. PO put up signage directing pool users to phone in the guard closet. EHS advised that the line can not be used for any other purposes and the guard room has to remain unlocked when pool is open to users.
PO adjusted VFD so that Flow meter was at 375 gpm today.
Not approved for night swimming.
#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 greater than the required 50 ft. CDI PO adjusted rope to 50 ft.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall be accessible to all pool users. Observed emergency phone (Kings box) ringing back to a phone in the life guard closet. The life guard closet is within 75 ft of the enclosure. The life guard phone is used by the guards for other purposes. CDI PO cut line to Kings box and removed signage at kings box. PO put up signage directing pool users to phone in the guard closet. EHS advised that the line can not be used for any other purposes and the guard room has to remain unlocked when pool is open to users.
#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 one bag of chemicals directly on the floor. CDI PO removed bag from floor.
May 9, 2024 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: NO NIGHT SWIMMING.
Permit Restriction: Flow meter must remain operable. VFD set so that flow meter reads 363 gpm to 397 gpm to meet turnover and flow restriction of return pipe and main drain flow. Set to 380 gpm by CPO today.
Field Verified:
New Pump Jandy JCP07-3AT-S, 7.5 hp pump
Blue White flow meter installed on 4” line.
Main drain, skimmer and return line all 4” line coming out of the pump room floor.
(2) Aquastar WAV18WRxxx VGBA-2017 main drains
(12) skimmers with (12) VGBA-2017 Aquastar 6HPHAxxx EQ line covers
(4) Pentair TR140C filters
(23) returns floor/wall
#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
#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 opening in fence > 4” in back corner of enclosure. CDI by CPO.
.2537(b) All gates and doors shall be self-closing, self-latching.
Observed entrance gate was not latching. CDI by CPO.
.2528(a) Pool fence shall be at least 48" in height measured from outside of barrier.
Observed sections of pool fence < 48” in height. Construction date 1996.
Apr 19, 2023 4 demerits · 1 violation
#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.
Apr 14, 2022 10 demerits · 3 violations
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
.2514(c) Pool finish shall be white or light colored.observed heavy staining on pool floor
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(a) Pool fence shall be at least 48" in height measured from outside of barrier. Observed multiple sections of fence from 45-47 inch ht ( const date 1996)
#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 neither
May 13, 2021 4 demerits · 1 violation
#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 skimmer baskets full of debris. Cleaned.
May 7, 2020 20 demerits · 7 violations
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
keep 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
keep skimmer baskets free of debris, replaced weir during inspection
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
tightened hand rails during inspection
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
replaced vacuum plug during inspection
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
natural cross or continuous forced ventilation required in chemical and pump rooms, currently on timer and not working in pump room
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
standing shower pole needs to be tightened, mirrors to be of shatterproof construction, toilets need to be cleaned
#32 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: floors smooth, slip-resistant, kept clean −2
floors should be slip-resistant
May 1, 2019 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. Debris in pool. Cleaning in progress while on site.
#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. Skimmers full of debris. All cleaned while on site.
Apr 24, 2018 22 demerits · 5 violations
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8.
Observed pH at 8.4. CDI pH dropped to 7.8pH.
#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 with debris.
#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 soiled with debris.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(b) Maintain between 30" or greater between bottom horizontal and next horizontal on fence and/or gate (pre-May 2010).
Observed bench that creates a foothold and horizontals less than 30". CDI bench moved.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational.
Observed flow meter that was not operational. CDI flow meter repaired.
May 4, 2017 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations noted. Pool has passed pre-inspection. Post permit in public view from the pool deck once permit is issued.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 6, 2016 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: 6) Observed newly installed VGB main drain covers and approved PDSC form.8) All weirs in place and functional.Permit will be available at Meckpools.charmeck.org in 1-3 business days. Please print a copy to post in the pool area.
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
Vacuum plug missing. Corrected by operator.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Majority of fence 45-46 inches high. Recommend raking back years of pine straw buildup. Provide at least 48" high fence around pool.
Apr 22, 2015 8 demerits · 3 violations
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed the pool floor, skimmer baskets with debris. **Keep all skimmer baskets clean/free of debris.Observed 1 missing weir. **Keep all skimmers equipt with weirs.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed the hand rail at the stairs was very loose. Rail was tightened during the inspection. **Keep all hand rails in good repair.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
ObseIrved toilet and sink fixtures needed cleaning and the floors with heavy buildup of leaves. **Keep bathroom fixtures clean.General Comments: Scott Ready was present during the inspection.The pool permit will be available for printing in 3 business days at meckpools.charmeck.org
May 1, 2014 8 demerits · 2 violations
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Maintain pool free of debris. Observed leaves and debris in the pool. Cleaned onsite.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Maintain skimmers free of debris. Observed leaves and debris. Cleaned onsite.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “HIGHLAND CREEK-CHRISTENBURY” or State ID 2060500721). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.