12demerits
WALDEN STATION APARTMENTS
342 WALDEN STATION DR, Charlotte, NC 28262
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060501278
Latest result12 demerits
Last inspectedMay 6, 2026
Inspections on record13
On record sinceApr 10, 2014
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Apr 10, 2014Lower is betterMay 6, 2026
Inspections & violations
May 6, 2026 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Pump and drain covers verified via PDSC form during inspection. No night swimming permitted. Permit issued.
#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. Clean debris out of skimmer baskets.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions. Both ladders are loose.
#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 was 56 feet. CDI - Operator cut rope to 50 feet.
May 30, 2025 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.
Fix chipping beside skimmer basket on pool surface.
May 20, 2024 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: EHS observe facility does not have an extra filter basket for the pump. PO stated that he will order a new.
#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 within 6 ft of pool. CDI PO measured and moved chairs back beyond 6 ft of pool
May 31, 2023 10 demerits · 2 violations
#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 chairs for fire pit table within 6ft of pool. CDI - Chairs were moved.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable. Observed pool phone unable to dial. CDI - PIC installed new phone which operated correctly.
May 26, 2022 10 demerits · 2 violations
#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 rope length at 48.5 Ft. Rope is required to be 50 Ft. CDI - New rope was placed on ring buoy that was measured to 50 Ft and cut.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. Observed flow meter not operational.
May 5, 2021 4 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: 16. .2528(a) Provide no openings in fence and/or gate greater than 4"x4". Observed fence with openings greater than 4". CDI- Openings were closed to 4" during inspection.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 All ladders shall be designed to provide a handhold and shall be installed rigidly. Observed loose hand rails
#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 directional flow arrows on the pipes in the pump room.
Apr 21, 2020 8 demerits · 2 violations
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(c) New fencing installed must be in compliance with .2528 Fences. Observed fence anchor missing to fence that leads to equipment room. Replace missing anchor.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Install flow meter on return line per manufacturer instructions. Observed no flow meter installed on second chlorinator. PIC said that the original chlorinator couldn't keep up with demand and a second chlorinator was added. Both work at same time.
Apr 23, 2019 0 demerits · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 17, 2018 18 demerits · 5 violations
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Maintain pH at 7.2-7.8, pH observed at 8.0. PO corrected pH to 7.6.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ladder rail and pool stair railing loose. Corrected: PO tightened railing.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Buoy rope observed at 60 ft. Corrected: Rope cut to required 50 ft.
#26 · Equipment room: valves and pipes identified by color codes or labels −2
Vac line in pump room not labeled
#30 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: approved water source, no cross connections −2
Need backflow prevention device on hose bib on clubhouse wall next to pump room.
GENERAL COMMENT: All permit items corrected during inspection. PERMIT ISSUED. Permit no. 18-600535
Apr 4, 2017 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Edison Canchon was preszent during the inspection
#21. Observed no lighting on deck. Pool may only operate from dusk, until dawn. Deck lighting must be at least 10 foot candles. **Where underwater lighting is not used, and night swimming is permitted, area and pool lighting combined shall provide not less than 10 foot candles of light to all parts of the pool and required deck area.
**Permits will be available for printing within 3 days at www.meckpools.charmeck.org. Once printed, please post at a location visible be pool guests.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Mar 23, 2016 4 demerits · 1 violation
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Observed flow meter stuck. Repair, replace flow meter.
Apr 17, 2015 10 demerits · 3 violations
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Keep skimmers clear of debris. Noted excessive debris in some skimmers.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Small section of fence had been vandalized, noted upon entry. Operator secured collapsed fence section while on site.
#26 · Equipment room: valves and pipes identified by color codes or labels −2
Provide directional arrows for water flow on plumbing in pump room. Observed arrows worn off.
Apr 10, 2014 4 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection received by Jack Armstrong.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Keep chemicals off floor
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Mirrors to be of shatterproof construction
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “WALDEN STATION APARTMENTS” or State ID 2060501278). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.