6demerits
HARTWELL SWIM CLUB
14138 HARTWELL FARM DR, Charlotte, NC 28278
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060501104
Latest result6 demerits
Last inspectedApr 20, 2026
Inspections on record13
On record sinceJun 27, 2014
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Jun 27, 2014Lower is betterApr 20, 2026
Inspections & violations
Apr 20, 2026 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Flow meter must remain operable (two flow meters installed). Use true flow of properly installed flow meter with
measurements listed on PDSC form. Flow shall not exceed 170 gpm due to drain Cover Flow restriction. Suction hazard. Maximum flow of pump at max flow of drain cover.
No night swimming permitted.
Inspection with Brandon Vaughn.
#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 at 50 ft.
CDI - CPO cut rope to 45Ft to meet requirement.
Apr 17, 2025 4 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Night swimming not approved.
Permit Restriction - Flow meter must remain operable (two flow meters installed). Use true flow of properly installed flow meter with measurements listed on PDSC form. Flow shall not exceed 170 bpm due to drain Cover Flow restriction.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
.2526(j) Provide soap and soap dispenser, no glass, at each sink. Observed no soap provided at restroom fixtures.
#33 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: hose bibbs and floor drains provided −2
.2526(d) Provide hose bib so that all parts of restroom can be reached with a 50 ft hose. Observed hose bib in restroom and pool deck missing backflow prevention device.
May 10, 2024 10 demerits · 2 violations
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed pH at 6.8. CDI - Corrected to 7.4 by the end of inspection.
#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 top of pool. Clean as needed.
May 8, 2023 12 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Drain covers are set to expire on 10/2023. Pool operator stated that the pool will close before 9/30/2023. Drain covers shall be replaced before the next permitting is done for 2024.
105 GPM
Pool hours will be from sunrise to sunset.
Night swimming not permitted.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed that pH of pool was at 6.6 at time of inspection. Levels were checked at different areas of the pool. CDI- CPO increased the pH to 7.3.
#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. Sign posted at emergency phone did not have legible letter providing the address and phone number. CDI- CPO provided sign with legible letters for address and phone number.
May 11, 2022 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations were observed during the inspection.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 15, 2021 2 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: PDSC verified.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Restroom water is turned off. Will be provided before season begins.
Apr 24, 2020 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 17, 2019 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations during inspection.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 23, 2018 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: NIGHT SWIMMING NOT PERMITTED.
LIFEGUARD NOT PERMITTED NOR REQUIRED.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter was not working. CDI- Flow meter repaired, working properly.
May 17, 2017 4 demerits · 1 violation
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Tables/chairs did not provide 6 feet of deck clerance. Corrected-- Tables/chairs moved to provide 6 feet of clearance.
Jul 19, 2016 18 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: #17 Chair (& table) ~3' from pool edge. ** Maintain 6' clearance.
PDSC form corrected while on-site to 4 skimmers (not 5).
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Missing 8 main drain checks thus far this month.
** Check & record daily.
Total alkalinity last checked & recorded July 2nd.
** Check & record total alkalinity (& cyanuric acid) at least 1 time per week.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Algae on pool walls, stairs & bench. ** Resolve/ clean.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Throw rope on ring buoy ~55' long. ** Rope shortened to 45' while EHS on-site.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Chemicals all being stored in equipment room, chemical room being used by HOA for storage.
** Chemical room must be made available exclusively for CPO's use to store pool chemicals.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
One shower missing shower head. ** Install.
May 4, 2015 8 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Permit will be posted online within 3 days.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Some scaling on pool wall tiles. Keep clean.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Pump room floor wet. Keep dry. Chemicals stored in pump room. Provide separate storage room.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Soap dispenser in women's not operating and some damage to flooring under toilet. Provide soap and keep in good repair.
Jun 27, 2014 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Permit not posted at the pool today. Pool permit must be posted so that it is visible upon entry. Permit may be obtained from meckpools.charmeck.org.No sight glass on backwash line. Provide sightglass.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Chemical records are being maintained, however daily main drains are documented as being checked every two days. Mains must be checked daily and documented daily.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Emergency phone was not working when checked. Operator Joe Brennan replaced phone. Phone was checked, and is operational.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “HARTWELL SWIM CLUB” or State ID 2060501104). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.