30demerits
VILLAGE OF PROSPERITY
3850 THOMAS RIDGE DR., Charlotte, NC 28269
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060500848
Latest result30 demerits
Last inspectedApr 28, 2026
Inspections on record14
On record sinceApr 11, 2014
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Apr 11, 2014Lower is betterApr 28, 2026
Inspections & violations
Apr 28, 2026 30 demerits · 8 violations
Inspector comments: Flow to remain between 99 - 119 out meet turnover and flow restriction of the drain covers. Suction hazard.
No Night Swimming.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. pH at 6.8. 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
.2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction. Observed slight debris present in skimmers. Clean as needed.
.2518(k) Replace missing weirs. Observed 1 weir missing. Replace as needed.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions. Observed ladder and handrail loose. Tighten.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
.2530(a) Provide USCG approved ring buoy. A rescue tube with lifeguard may be substituted for ring buoy. Observed ring buoy in bad repair. PIC replaced with a new USCG approved one.
#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 fill spout missing and a gap of 1” located in the deck flooring. PIC placed plug in hole.
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
.2530(c) Provide "Warning - No Lifeguard on Duty" in 4" lettering. Observed “NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY” sign without the “ WARNING “ portion. PIC made an additional sign that states “WARNING” in 5” bold lettering. PIC will purchase a professional sign prior to pool season.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2533(b) Provide sufficient lighting in pump room. Observed lights not in operation. Repair.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
.2513(b) Filter backwash shall be discharged through an air gap. Observed filter discharged through an air break only. Trim pipe so discharge is through air gap.
Apr 14, 2025 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations observed today.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Aug 26, 2024 16 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with CPO Jeremy Laurer.
Pool recently replastered. Verified PDSC information and items from previous inspection.
Flow meter at 81 GPM. Corrected to 101 GPM after pump basket was cleaned.
Operator had fill spout in place to add water to the pool. Ensure that when removed, opening is capped such that it is flush to the deck so as not to create a trip hazard.
New permit condition, flow required at 99 GPM to 119 GPM to meet turnover and flow restriction of the drain covers. Verified at 101 GPM with pump motor set at 90% after pump basket was cleaned.
Observed all chemicals stored in pump room. Chemical storage room used to store general supplies for restrooms. Store general supplies in general storage room and only pool chemicals in chemical storage room.
Permit issued
No Night Swimming
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Both ladders missing slip-resistant treads on all of the steps. .2521(b) Ladders shall have slip-resistant tread.
Handrail loose. .2521 Install handrails per manufacturer instructions.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Pre-2010 fence with openings > 4” through the fence at retaining wall. .2528(a) Provide no openings in fence and/or gate greater than 4"x4".
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Table and chairs by handrail too close to pool. .2522(a) Provide 6 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times. - Corrected.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Light out in pump room. .2533(b) Provide sufficient lighting in pump room.
Fan not working in chemical storage room. .2534(3) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in chemical storage room.
Light out in chemical storage room. .2534(6) Provide sufficient lighting in chemical storage room.
Inadequate ventilation in pump room. .2533(e) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in pump room.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
No air gap for backwash line. .2513(b) Filter backwash shall be discharged through an air gap.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
No toilet paper dispenser in men’s or women’s restrooms. .2526(l) Provide toilet paper and dispensers in restrooms.
Aug 1, 2024 36 demerits · 10 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with CPO Jeremy Laurer.
Verified PDSC information. New permit condition, flow required at 99 GPM to 119 GPM to meet turnover and flow restriction of the drain covers. Verified at 99 GPM with pump motor set at 90%.
Observed all chemicals stored in pump room. Chemical storage room used to store general supplies for restrooms. Store general supplies in general storage room and only pool chemicals in chemical storage room.
Pre-permit inspection did not pass
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Will meet to pay $100 re-inspection fee by calling our office (980-314-1620) and paying with a credit card prior to scheduling an inspection.
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
Gap between wall and equalizer line cover. .2539(b) All suction outlets shall be protected by anti-entrapment cover/grates in compliance with APSP-7. - Pre-permit item.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Most depth markers on pool deck missing “FEET” or “FT” or heavily faded. .2523(c) Depth markers shall include the word "feet" or symbol "ft". - Pre-permit item.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ladders missing slip-resistant tread. .2521(b) Ladders shall have slip-resistant tread.
#13 · Pool maintenance: contrasting band on steps and benches −4
Contrasting tiles more than 1” from step edge and more than 1” away from pool wall. .2521(b) Provide at least 2"x 2" tile for contrasting color band within 1" of adjacent tiles and edge of the entire length of stair tread. - Pre-permit item.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
New ring buoy with 60 foot throw rope. .2530(a) Provide USCG approved ring buoy with attached 42 foot throw rope at least 1/4 inch in diameter. - Corrected.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Pre-2010 fence with openings > 4” through the fence at retaining wall. .2528(a) Provide no openings in fence and/or gate greater than 4"x4".
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Hole in deck where fill spout goes. Ensure any plug provided is flush to pool deck. .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. - Pre-permit item.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Light out in pump room. .2533(b) Provide sufficient lighting in pump room.
Fan not working in chemical storage room. .2534(3) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in chemical storage room.
Light out in chemical storage room. .2534(6) Provide sufficient lighting in chemical storage room.
Inadequate ventilation in pump room. .2533(e) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in pump room.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
No air gap for backwash line. .2513(b) Filter backwash shall be discharged through an air gap.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
No toilet paper dispenser in men’s or women’s restrooms. .2526(l) Provide toilet paper and dispensers in restrooms.
Apr 11, 2023 10 demerits · 3 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.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521(b) Ladders shall have slip-resistant tread. Observed ladders around pool missing tread and are also loose. PIC fixed them during inspection.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed fence foothold at back corner created by landscape timbers
Apr 7, 2022 14 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection done with Mike Henson present.
Night swimming not allowed.
#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.
#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. Buoy rope corrected to 42.0 ft.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed fence foothold at back corner created by landscape timbers
Apr 7, 2021 6 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Night swimming NOT permitted.
Permitting inspection completed with David Johnson
Report to "djohnson@swimclubmanagement.com"
No signature due to COVID-19.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521(b) Ladders shall have slip-resistant tread. Observed ladders around pool missing tread.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2534(6) Provide sufficient lighting in chemical storage room. Observed light burned out in chemical storage room. REPEAT VIOLATION.
#26 · Equipment room: valves and pipes identified by color codes or labels −2
.2518(d) Piping and valves shall be labeled with color codes or labels. Observed no labels on piping in equipment room. CDI: Piping labeled. REPEAT VIOLATION.
Apr 15, 2020 26 demerits · 9 violations
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Missing two "FT" labels, added during inspection, recommend replacing depth marking tiles
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Missing ladder bumper
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Ring buoy rope corrected to 42' during inspection
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed fence foothold at back corner created by landscape timbers
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Natural cross or continuous forced ventilation required in pump & chemical rooms, replace light bulb in chemical room
#26 · Equipment room: valves and pipes identified by color codes or labels −2
Faded labels remarked during inspection
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
2" air gap required on back flow line
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Mirrors to be of shatterproof construction
#30 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: approved water source, no cross connections −2
Backflow preventer required on hose bib
Apr 8, 2019 6 demerits · 3 violations
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521(b) Ladders shall have slip-resistant tread. Observed one ladder with no slip resistant tread on the steps.
.2521 One safety end cap missing from one ladder at wall.
#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. Fan in chemical room does not appear to be working, door is kept open into pump room and pump room only had ventilation on one wall.
.2533(g) Provide a hose bib with backflow prevention device within 50 ft. of the equipment room. None of the hosebibs available have backflow devices.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
.2513(b) Filter backwash shall be discharged through an air gap. Backwash pipe elbows down into pit, needs to be above height of pit.
General Comment: Permit issued.
Apr 10, 2018 10 demerits · 3 violations
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
pH: 8.0. Corrected during the inspection to 7.4. 15A NCAC 18A .2535
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ladder treads missing on ladders. White bumper cap missing on one of the ladders. Needs to be repaired. 15A NCAC 18A .2521
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Door frame damaged in women's restroom. Needs to be repaired. 15A NCAC 18A .2526
Jun 15, 2017 18 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: PDSC form was correct.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed one skimmer missing a weir. Intent to suspend was issued.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Observed 3 1/2 ft missing the word "feet" or the symbol "ft". Intent to suspend was issued.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed a ladder so loose it pulled out of the ground. Repair ladder.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed the throw rope at 56ft. Corrected during inspection to 42ft.
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
Observed no shower sign posted. Corrected during inspection; sign was posted.
May 6, 2016 14 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Facility has Aquastar 4HP listed on PDSC sheet, but have Aquastar 6HPs installed. Tim will resubmit the PDSC sheet with the correct information.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed a loose ladder coming out of the ground.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed buoy rope to be 44Ft. Corrected during inspection to 42ft.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed 5ft of deck space in multiple areas. Corrected during inspection to 6ft.
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
Observed no hot water.
Apr 14, 2015 12 demerits · 4 violations
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed table and chairs less than 6ft from pool edge. Items were rearranged to provide 6ft clearance.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Observed flow meter stuck. Corrected during inspection - flow meter working properly.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Observed air gap not provided. Provide air gap for backwash.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed light out in women's restroom with debris collecting on floors of both bathrooms.
Apr 11, 2014 28 demerits · 9 violations
Inspector comments: New rope installed on ring buoy
New grate installed on overflow inlet
New shower sign intalled
Inspection received by Archer Weatherman
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Pool walls and ladders need to be cleaned, pool floor vacuumed
#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
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
FT missing, replaced during inspection
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
No Lifeguard sign - posted during inspection
#21 · Premises: pool and deck lighting provided at pools that operate at night −4
Pool light not working
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Equipment & chemical room need continuous forced or natural cross ventilation, 3FT clear walkway
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
2" air gap required on backflow discharge pipe
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Mirror to be of shatterproof construction
#30 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: approved water source, no cross connections −2
Backflow preventers need to be installed on hose bibs
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “VILLAGE OF PROSPERITY” or State ID 2060500848). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.