4demerits
ANSON AT THE LAKES
7711 WATERFORD LAKES DR, Charlotte, NC 28210
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060501463
Latest result4 demerits
Last inspectedMay 19, 2026
Inspections on record6
On record sinceMay 25, 2021
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
May 25, 2021Lower is betterMay 19, 2026
Inspections & violations
May 19, 2026 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: No permit restrictions
Night swimming not approved
#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) Replace missing weirs. 2 out of 6 skimmers missing weirs. Replace missing weirs.
May 7, 2026 8 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: G.S. 130A-2(3) - Permit denied due to imminent hazard. EHS observed no grounding wire attached to pump motor. Pool Operator stated pump motor was replaced recently and service company took grounding wire. Operator stated a service request was submitted to electrician to have grounding wire installed.
No permit conditions noted.
Night swimming is not permitted.
#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) Replace missing weirs. 2 out of 6 skimmers missing weirs. Replace missing weirs.
.2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction. Several skimmers observed to have build up of debris. Keep skimmers free of debris.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions. One ladder observed to be missing top step. Operator installed step during inspection.
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
.2526(a) Post a shower sign visible upon entrance to the pool. No shower sign visible. Post shower sign.
May 7, 2025 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
.2518(k) Replace missing weirs. Observed 1 missing weirs. -CDI- CPO replaced
.2518(k) Replace missing or damaged skimmer basket. Observed 2 damaged skimmer baskets. -CDI- CPO replaced.
.2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction. Observed skimmer basket with heavy debris. -CDI- CPO cleaned.
#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 <6ft clearance. -CDI- CPO relocated items.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
.2526(l) Provide toilet paper and dispensers in restrooms. Observed no toilet paper in restrooms.
May 24, 2024 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Confirmed PDSC form
#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. Debris observed in weirs.
May 20, 2022 24 demerits · 7 violations
Inspector comments: PDSC form verified.
#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) Replace missing weirs. Two out of six weirs were missing. One was replaced. The other had a damaged fitting so the weir could not be replaced. No permit action taken as 5 out of 6 weirs are in place.
#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 was missing rope. They provided new rope and we cut to required 45’.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(a) Access gates shall swing away from the pool and be self-latching, self-closing unless an attendant AND lifeguard are present. One gate that was chained shut did not properly latch when chain was removed. This was damaged by a break-in and that is why they chain it shut. The old hardware was removed and the new hardware added allows door to self-close, self-latch is is greater than 54 inches in height.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. Flow meter was not operating. It was removed and when reinstalled it began operating.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2533(d) Pump room floor shall be kept dry and free of standing water. Observed some standing water in the pump room. Did not observe any leaks. All equipment is operational.
#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. Directional arrows were faded so operator relabeled during inspection.
#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. Soap missing in men’s restroom.
.2526(m) Keep restrooms and fixtures clean and in good repair. One sink in women’s restroom is severely damaged and needs to be replaced.
May 25, 2021 6 demerits · 1 violation
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Initial pH was an 8.0. CDI-operator corrected pH to 7.8
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “ANSON AT THE LAKES” or State ID 2060501463). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.