6demerits
CAROWINDS - CAMPGROUND
14523 CAROWINDS BLVD, Charlotte, NC 28273
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060500822
Latest result6 demerits
Last inspectedMay 19, 2026
Inspections on record14
On record sinceJun 17, 2014
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Jun 17, 2014Lower is betterMay 19, 2026
Inspections & violations
May 19, 2026 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with Ed Moore. All permit items in compliance by end of inspection. Permit issued.
Permit Restriction: 1) Flow meter must remain operable. Flow required as close to 140 gpm as possible due to filter flow restriction. Flow greater than 200 gpm exceeds main drains. Suction Hazard. 2) Booster pump must remain interlocked with system so does not run without flow.
No Night Swimming
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Some staining/debris on pool floor -- Clean and repair as needed
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
No light in chemical storage, not completely enclosed. Original Construction 1973.
.2533(d) Pump room floor shall be kept dry and free of standing water. Observed water on pump room floor.
.2533(e) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in pump room. Observed vent fan inoperable in pump room
May 19, 2025 14 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with operator JJ Sexton. No night swimming.
PERMIT RESTRICTION - 1) FLOW METER MUST REMAIN OPERABLE WITH FLOW AS CLOSE TO 140 GPM DUE TO FILTER SIZE RESTRICTION. 2) BOOSTER PUMP MUST REMAIN INTERLOCKED WITH SYSTEM SO IT DOES NOT RUN WITH NO FLOW.TYPE-B POOL - NO LIFEGUARD
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions. Ladder and handrail slightly loose needs repair.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
.2530(a) Lifesaving equipment should be conveniently located.
.2530(a) Provide ring buoy for rope 1.5 times the width of the pool or 50 ft whichever is less.
Ring buoy rope at 57’. Corrected to 45’
Body hook on ground obstructed by deck box. Operator relocated.
Ring buoy rope heavily tangled - not usable. Corrected.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Some damage to deck and some chipped coping. No offsets >1/2" - not sufficient for permit action. May require repair prior to permitting 2026.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
No light in chemical storage, not completely enclosed. Original Construction.
May 23, 2024 8 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Booster pump shuts off with filter pump; extra pump basket provided.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Some staining/debris on pool floor -- Clean and repair as needed
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
No light in chemical storage, not completely enclosed. Original Construction.
#32 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: floors smooth, slip-resistant, kept clean −2
Damage around floor drain in one Women's shower stall. -- Repair
May 15, 2024 46 demerits · 12 violations
Inspector comments: Pete present during the inspection.
Permit denied for the following:
1) .2535 - maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8
2) .2539 - provide updated PDSC form
3) .2530 - provide USCG approved ring buoy with 45 ft. rope
4) .2537 - repair damage to deck near skimmer
5) .2535 - ensure booster pump is interlocked to filtration pump
6) .2518 - provide spare pump basket
Once items corrected and return visit fee paid, contact Health Department for a return inspection. Payment can be made to 980-314-1620.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Pool pH at 7.0. Maintain at 7.2 to 7.8. Permit denied. Permit item.
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
PDSC form submitted and disapproved. Incorrect information on PDSC form. Submit PDSC form. Viewed (2) Aquastar VGBA-2017 1216xxx drain covers. 4 skimmers with (4) 6HPHAxxx VGB-2008 equalizer line covers. Permit denied.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Some staining on pool floor. Keep pool free of staining.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Two of four skimmers with low flow. Skimmers shall be operable. Ensure uniform flow through skimmers.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Ring buoy and grab rope degrading. Replace with USCG approved ring buoy and 45 ft. rope. Permit denied. Permit item.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Some damage to pool deck around deep end skimmer. Repair. Permit item. Permit denied.
#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4
Chemical feeder pump not interlocked to pool pump. Have to unplug from wall to make inoperable. Permit restriction from previous year where both needed to be interlocked. Permit denied. Permit item.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
No spare pump basket for pump. Provide spare pump basket. Permit denied.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
No light in chemical storage room. Provide light.
Provide 3 ft. clearance around all equipment. Original construction.
Outside chemical storage area with walls that do not go to ceiling. Original construction. .2534(1) Chemical storage room shall be weatherproof with a minimum ceiling height of 7 ft.
Pump room floor wet and floor drain cover missing. Keep dry and replace grate on floor drain. Floor wet due to leak at old chemical feed line. Repair leak.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
One sink not operable in women's. Keep sinks operable.
#32 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: floors smooth, slip-resistant, kept clean −2
Damage around floor drain in one shower of women's. Recaulk/seal and keep in good repair.
#33 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: hose bibbs and floor drains provided −2
No hose bib or floor drain in pump room. Original construction. Provide hose bib and floor drain.
May 16, 2023 10 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with JJ Sexton and Marie Daley. Permit issued.
Night swimming not approved. Ensure operating hours indicate pool closes for swimming at dusk.
Verified that booster pump interlocked filtration system turns off with no flow.
Cabanas have not been added at this time but planning to add soon. When added, electrical permit will be required and shatterproof glass if present on refrigerators.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions. Ladders loose. Corrected during inspeciton.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Some damage to deck. No offsets >1/2" - not sufficient for permit action. Monitor and repair if worsens to >1/2".
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
No light in chemical storage room. Provide light.
Provide 3 ft. clearance around all equipment. Original construction.
Outside chemical storage area with walls that do not go to ceiling. Original construction. .2534(1) Chemical storage room shall be weatherproof with a minimum ceiling height of 7 ft.
#33 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: hose bibbs and floor drains provided −2
No hose bib or floor drain in pump room. Original construction. Provide hose bib and floor drain.
May 25, 2022 20 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: 23 - Booster pump tied to filtration system on return line. Provide specifications showing installation instructions. May require re-plumb prior to 2023 operating season depending on suction on return line and required installation instructions of pump.
Permit Restriction: Flow meter must remain operable with flow at 110 gpm not to exceed 141 gpm due to filter size restriction.
Inspection completed with JJ Sexton. Permit issued for no night swimming.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Some cracks in the pool floor that have been patched. One where patch is no longer in place. Does not appear to be a hazard. Monitor and repair if worsens.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Some damage to the skimmers casings. Still intact. Monitor and replace if worsens.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Some damage to deck. No offsets >1/2". Monitor and repair if worsens to >1/2".
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Backwash line leaking during backwash. Repair backwash line to eliminate leak.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
No light in chemical storage room. Provide light.
Pump room floor with water. Keep dry.
Provide 3 ft. clearance around all equipment. Original construction.
Outside chemical storage area with walls that do not go to ceiling. Original construction. .2534(1) Chemical storage room shall be weatherproof with a minimum ceiling height of 7 ft.
#33 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: hose bibbs and floor drains provided −2
No hose bib or floor drain in pump room. Original construction. Provide hose bib and floor drain.
May 18, 2021 8 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: JJ Sexton present during the inspection. Inspection conducted by Marie Daley. VGB verified.
Permit issued for no night swimming. Sticker provided. State permit will be posted online within 2 - 3 business days.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
(1) of 4 weirs missing. Ensure skimmers all have weirs so operable per NSF requirements.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Pump room floor with water. Keep dry.
Provide 3 ft. clearance around all equipment. Original construction.
#33 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: hose bibbs and floor drains provided −2
No hose bib in pump room. Provide. Original construction.
Jul 1, 2020 14 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Permit has been issued for no night swimming.
JJ Sexton present during the inspection. Signature not obtained due to covid restrictions.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
End caps missing on one ladder set. Replace end caps.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Wall return missing fitting. Corrected during inspection.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Some minor deck damage near one skimmer. Some damage to deck near the stair entry. Continue to monitor and repair if exceeding 1/2" offsets.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Chemical storage outside. Provide weatherproof structure per rule requirement.
Pump room floor wet. Keep dry.
#33 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: hose bibbs and floor drains provided −2
No floor drain/hose bib in pump room. Original construction. Provide hose bib with backflow prevention and floor drain.
May 17, 2019 14 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Permit issued for campground. No Night Swimming.
All permit items corrected from previous site visit.
Note: Diaganol member on gate entry used to stabilize gate. Pool is lifeguarded at all times. Multiple diaganols not present. Recommend eliminating diagonal to eliminate foothold.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
End caps missing from one set of laddders. Provide end caps.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Picket damaged with >4" between. Repaired during inspection.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Some minor deck damage around pool deck. No offsets >1/2". Continue to monitor and repair deck as needed.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
No hose bib in pump room. Provide hose bib with backflow prevention. Original construction.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
No hose bib in restrooms. Provide hose bib with backflow prevention so all areas of restrooms can be reached with a 50 ft. hose.
May 9, 2018 18 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Permit issued.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
One eyeball fitting missing -- Replaced during inspection
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Skimmer cover cracked -- Replaced; Cover anchors protruding from deck -- Corrected during inspection
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Emergency phone not operating -- Corrected during inspection
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Pump room floor wet -- Keep dry.
May 17, 2017 20 demerits · 7 violations
Inspector comments: Permit will be posted online within 3 days.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
One skimmer missing weir. Replace weir.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
One ladder without end caps. Provide to assure no damage to pool wall.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Deck anchor sticking out on pool deck. Corrected during inspection.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter not operable. Corrected and replaced.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Pump room floor wet. Keep dry.
#26 · Equipment room: valves and pipes identified by color codes or labels −2
New piping installed in pump room due to UV. Piping not labeled. Clearly identify all piping with color codes or label and direction of flow.
#33 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: hose bibbs and floor drains provided −2
No hose bib in pump room. Provide hose bib. Pool built without hose bib.
May 13, 2016 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Updated PDSC form submitted and approved.
Permit will be posted online at Meckpools.charmeck.org in 1-3 business days. Print permit and post a copy in the pool area.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
pH 8.2. Maintain between 7.2 and 7.8. Corrected to 7.5.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
No cyanuric acid checks. No place to record cyanuric acid readings. Check at least weekly cyanuric acid.
Jun 30, 2015 12 demerits · 4 violations
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
One weir sticks in the "up/closed" position.-- Repair
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Railing at steps loose. -- Repair
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Standing water on the pump room floor
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Some deck chairs closer than 6 feet from pool edge.
Jun 17, 2014 8 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed by Katie Wilson and Tim Dutcher
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed pool furniture 5 1/2 ft to pool. Maintain 6 ft clearance.
#33 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: hose bibbs and floor drains provided −2
Observed no hose bib in pump room. Provide within 50 ft.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed no toilet paper in one restroom stall. Corrected during inspection. Observed water in restrooms >110 F. Maintain at 110 F or below. Observed some tile damage in shower stalls. Keep in good repair.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “CAROWINDS - CAMPGROUND” or State ID 2060500822). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.