28demerits
STONEY CREEK
3508 BALSAM TREE DRIVE, Charlotte, NC 28269
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060500935
Latest result28 demerits
Last inspectedApr 30, 2026
Inspections on record14
On record sinceJul 7, 2014
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Jul 7, 2014Lower is betterApr 30, 2026
Inspections & violations
Apr 30, 2026 28 demerits · 7 violations
Inspector comments: Pump was set to 3200 rpm. Corrected to 3450 rpm.
Back maintenance gate only used for maintenance and remains locked at all times during the pool season. Gate was unable to be checked during inspection due to maintenance not being present with the key.
No Night Swimming.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed pH at 6.8. Corrected to 7.2.
#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 slight debris on pool floor. Vacuum as needed.
#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. CDI - Ring Buoy replaced by CPO.
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
.2530(c) Provide "Warning - No Lifeguard on Duty" in 4" lettering. Observed “WARNING” in 4” lettering, but not the no life guard part. CDI - Sign was replaced with 4” lettering on the entire phrase.
#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4
.2535(6) Automatic chlorine and bromine feeder pumps shall be automatically prevented from operating when the circulation pump is not in operation. Observed automatic chlorine feeder continue running when pump is turned off.
.2535 Automatic acid feeder shall be automatically prevented from operating when the circulation pump is not in operation. Observed automatic acid feeder continue running when pump is turned off.
PIC installed pressure switch during inspection. Feeders were automatically turning off by end of inspection.
#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 continuous ventilation fan not in operation in chemical room.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
.2526(m) Keep restrooms and fixtures clean and in good repair. Observed hole in dry wall underneath men’s urinal. Repair.
Apr 17, 2025 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Observed pump set at 3200 RPM. CDI PO adjusted pump to 3450 RPM
Pool built 2001. There allowed to have more than 2 inch distance under the fence.
No night swimming approved.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
.2530(a) Pole for body hook must be non-telescoping, non-adjustable, and non-collapsible. Observed screws missing in the body hook. CDI PO put screws in the hook making it non-adjustable.
Apr 10, 2024 18 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Field verification completed for permit restriction requiring pump locked at 3450 RPM to meet turnover. Field verified main drains, equalizer covers, and pump.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Observed pool pH measuring at 6.9 CDI: CPO raised pH to 7.3
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
Observed pool rules sign not visible from both entrances. CDI: CPO obtained another pool rules sign and installed on fence near other entrance.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Observed telephone operating but unable to chime when a call comes in. CDI: CPO installed a new phone that works properly.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed hole and damage to drywall under urinal in men’s restroom. REPEAT
Apr 12, 2023 10 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: 6. Field confirmed 2 4HP and 2 6HP equalizer line covers
24. Field confirmed that pump was set at and running at 3450 rpm
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Handrail tightened during inspection
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Correct phone number posted during inspection
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Hole in wall under urinal needs to be patched; mirrors to be of shatterproof construction
May 12, 2022 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NO VIOLATIONS NOTED.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 22, 2021 10 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Dexter of Aquatech on site today. No night swimming.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
.2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm.
observed chlorine < 1.0ppm
CDI tested at 5.0
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521(b) Provide at least one handrail on steps.
observed loose handrail
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
.2526(k) Provide shatterproof mirrors.
bathroom mirrors not shatterproof
May 5, 2020 14 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: 17. GC-hole in keck patched during inspection
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
pH corrected to 7.5 during inspection
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Sign posted during inspection
#26 · Equipment room: valves and pipes identified by color codes or labels −2
Valves and pipes labels remarked during inspection
Apr 18, 2019 16 demerits · 4 violations
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed pH at 6.8. PO corrected pH to 7.2, be sure proper pH is maintained.
#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. Ring buoy rope required to be 45 ft. observed at 40 ft. PO replaced rope with 45 ft rope.
#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. Hose bib in men's restroom has no backflow prevention device.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
.2513(b) Filter backwash shall be discharged through an air gap. Backwash pipe is directly piped, has no air gap.
GENERAL COMMENT: Depth a couple 4ft dept markers on pool wall are fading, need to be replaced by next season. All permit items corrected. Permit issued.
May 16, 2018 10 demerits · 3 violations
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed ring bouy rope fraying. Corrected during the inspection - Ring buoy was replaced.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed loose ladder and main entrance into pool. Needs to be tightened.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Observed no air gap at backwash in pump room.
Jun 8, 2017 10 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: The emergency phone was repaired and working properly; the phone bill was not paid but was taken care of.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
Observed chlorine at .2 ppm. Corrected during inspection to 1.5 ppm.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed a loose ladder and a loose handrail.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Observed no air gap for back washing.
Jun 7, 2017 16 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: PDSC sheet was correct.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed a loose hand rail and 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 43ft. Corrected during inspection to 45ft.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Emergency phone did not work. There was no dial tone and static on the line. Immediate suspension issued.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Observed piping for back washing going directly into the ground. An air gap is needed for back washing.
Jul 12, 2016 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: CPO signiture on paper copy.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
pH was 7.0, corrrected during inspection to 7.4
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter was stuck. Corrected during inspection
May 21, 2015 6 demerits · 2 violations
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed green table closer than 6ft to edge of pool handrail. Corrected during inspection - table was moved.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed water present on floor area in left side of pump room. Observed ceiling vent not properly working in chemical storage area. Observed light out in chemical room.
Jul 7, 2014 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: 15. Flip direction of wing bolts to prevent injury
22. Add sign that is visible from pool deck showing location of emergency phone
Report received by Benji Sheehan
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Small leak @ pump - floor wet.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Light and ventilation not working in chemical room
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “STONEY CREEK” or State ID 2060500935). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.