26demerits
PRESTON AT THE LAKE
17909 SEDONA WAY, Cornelius, NC 28031
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060500800
Latest result26 demerits
Last inspectedApr 21, 2026
Inspections on record13
On record sinceJun 24, 2014
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Jun 24, 2014Lower is betterApr 21, 2026
Inspections & violations
Apr 21, 2026 26 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: EHS recommends replacing the rusting Pump tag.
Clubhouse doors have audible alarms. Clubhouse window cranks have been removed so that windows do not open.
Inspection completed with CPO, Michael Morgan
All permit compliance items corrected during inspection
CPO log records begin today
NIGHT SWIMMING NOT ALLOWED
Permit issued
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
.2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm.
Observed 0ppm chlorine in the pool at the beginning of inspection due to pump being turned off. CDI - Pump was turned on and chlorine rose to 2ppm.
#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 leaf debris on the floor of 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 a 60ft rope for the ring buoy. CDI - Rope was cut to 36ft.
#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.
.2528(b) Maintain no greater than 4" under fence and/or gate (pre-May 2010).
Observed 45” parking lot fence due to a build-up of dirt and pine straw. CDI - Material was moved to make gate 48 inches high. Observed 5” gaps under one section of fence. CDI - Rock gravel was added to make gap 4 inches.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(e) Provide a spare basket for pump.
Observed missing spare pump basket. CDI - CPO provided during inspection.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
.2526(k) Provide shatterproof mirrors.
Observed glass mirrors in the restrooms.
May 21, 2025 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: NOTE:
- NIGHT SWIMMING IS NOT PERMITTED.
- CPO: Tyler Kishpaugh present during operational permit inspection
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(a) Ground level windows shall not open greater than 4" on to pool deck or child protected by audible alarm.- Observed 9 big tall windows from the clubhouse can be opened wide and lead out to a pool deck. CDI- CPO screwed shut permanently at the time of inspection.
#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 lounge chairs measured 3-4 ft from the edge of the pool. Corrected and provided 6ft clearance at the time of inspection.
May 3, 2024 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations noted during inspection. Night swimming not permitted.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 22, 2023 16 demerits · 5 violations
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
pH corrected to 7.2 during the inspection
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
eliminate footholds-need to be > 45" from top of fence; clubhouse door corrected to be self-closing and self-latching; cranks were removed from clubhouse windows to prevent them from opening > 4"
#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
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
mirrors to be of shatterproof construction
May 24, 2022 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NO VIOLATIONS NOTED, PERMIT ISSUED.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 20, 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
REPEAT
.2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction. Skimmer systems with excess debris in need of cleaning.
May 20, 2020 18 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Pool is not open during night swimming. Pool hours are from dawn to dusk. Issuance of a permit by this department does not negate closure required by Executive Order No. 120 or subsequent Orders in effect unless such Orders are rescinded or superseded by another applicable Order. Observed pump motor present has a 1 horsepower motor. 2 pump horsepower motor was submitted on PDSC form. Was unable to verify model number due to model number unclear and rubbed off. CPO will need impeller verification and will need to take a picture of part number off impeller and resubmit form in the near future.
#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 skimmer baskets. Baskets were cleaned during inspection.
#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 one lawn chair < 6ft to pool edge. Lawn chair was moved back to provide 6ft clear walking space.
#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 incorrect phone number posted on emergency phone sign. 911 reported a different number. Phone number corrected to align with what 911 operator reported during inspection.
#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 pump room floor. CPO stated that water was due to leaking pump seal that is getting repaired in near future.
#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 tissue in women's restroom.
.2526(m) Keep restrooms and fixtures clean and in good repair. Observed toilet seat missing from toilet in men's room.
May 21, 2019 2 demerits · 1 violation
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed loose handrail. Tightened handrail collar.
May 22, 2018 4 demerits · 1 violation
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Observed three no diving markers and a 4FT depth marker not located every 25 feet around the pool deck. CPO, Barry Michael stenciled all markers on the deck.
Jun 8, 2017 10 demerits · 3 violations
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed 3 electrical boxes creating foothold around fence. Top of fence is 30-33" from top of footholds.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed less than 6 ft deck clearance provided due to positioning of deck furniture.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed chemicals stored on floor in pump room.
Observed water collecting under pipes in pump room.
CPO Barry Michael not on site during inspection. Phone converation with CPO to report and verify email is received.
Jun 21, 2016 8 demerits · 2 violations
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed some chipping and cracking on the pool flooring
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
observed cracking and chipping on pool decking. Also, keep furniture >6' from pool edge
Jun 9, 2015 18 demerits · 4 violations
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Observed pH reading of 7.1Adjusted to 7.2
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed debris on bottom of pool. CDI
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed floating debris in surface skimmers. CDI
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Observed stuck flow meter. CDI
Jun 24, 2014 6 demerits · 2 violations
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed cracks on the pool decking and keep furniture at least 6' from the pool edge.
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
Provide T.P. and hand towels in the men's restroom.
Corrected during inspection.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “PRESTON AT THE LAKE” or State ID 2060500800). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.