10demerits
ANSON AT THE LAKES
8000 WATERFORD LAKES DR, Charlotte, NC 28210
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060501464
Latest result10 demerits
Last inspectedMay 19, 2026
Inspections on record11
On record sinceJun 4, 2020
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Jun 4, 2020Lower is betterMay 19, 2026
Inspections & violations
May 19, 2026 10 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Permit Restriction: Flow meter must remain operable. Flow required at 169 gpm to 208 gpm to meet turnover and flow restriction of
the filters.
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. One missing weir observed from skimmer on far side of pool. Replace weir.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521(b) Ladders shall have slip-resistant tread. Missing tread from top step of pool ladder on near side of pool. Replace missing tread.
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions. Ladder rungs were missing from 2 pool ladders. Install ladder rungs.
#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. Loose tiles were noted on main pool deck and a small area at corner of pool deck where tree roots are pushing up pool deck tiles creating large 2 to 3 inch offsets. Repair deck.
NOTE: Only small area on pool deck has offsets greater than 1/2” and this area is blocked off and out of the way of pedestrian traffic.
May 7, 2026 18 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Permit Restriction: Flow meter must remain operable. Flow required at 169 gpm to 208 gpm to meet turnover and flow restriction of the filters.
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. One missing weir observed from skimmer on far side of pool. Replace weir.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521(b) Ladders shall have slip-resistant tread. Missing tread from top step of pool ladder on near side of pool. Replace missing tread.
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions. Ladder rungs were missing from 2 pool ladders. Install ladder rungs.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(a) Provide no openings in fence and/or gate greater than 4"x4". Side access gate is missing a vertical rod which creates a 9” gap between verticals. Operator placed wire over this gap secured only with zip ties and a metal sign screwed into other verticals. Missing vertical rod needs to be replaced prior to permitting.
#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. Loose tiles were noted on main pool deck and a small area at corner of pool deck where tree roots are pushing up pool deck tiles creating large 2 to 3 inch offsets. Repair deck.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. Flow meter appeared to be stuck at 105 GPM. Permit restrictions require 169 gpm to 208 gpm. Repair or replace flow meter to ensure an accurate reading can be taken.
May 7, 2025 10 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: PERMIT RESTRICTION: MAINTAIN PROPERLY INSTALLED AND OPERATING FLOW METER THAT IS CAPABLE OF MEASURING TRUE FLOW. FLOW METER SHALL READ 180GPM.
#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) Surface skimmers shall be installed per manufacturer's instructions. Observed weirs stuck due to improper installation. -CDI- CPO corrected.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept in good repair. Observed loose ground tiles. Secure loose tiles.
.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.
May 15, 2024 18 demerits · 4 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. Two missing weirs were missing. Weirs were replaced by Operator during inspection.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
.2537(8) Fittings and/or face plates shall be replaced when damaged and kept in good repair. Observed two missing covers for inlets in pool. Covers were placed over inlets during inspection.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
.2530(a) Lifesaving equipment should be conveniently located. Observed body hook being stored in storage closet. Operator placed body hook on attachment on fence for easy access.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept in good repair. Observed loose floor tiles surrounding far ladder in pool. Secure loose floor tiles.
May 15, 2024 18 demerits · 4 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. Two missing weirs were missing. Weirs were replaced by Operator during inspection.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
.2537(8) Fittings and/or face plates shall be replaced when damaged and kept in good repair. Observed two missing covers for inlets in pool. Covers were placed over inlets during inspection.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
.2530(a) Lifesaving equipment should be conveniently located. Observed body hook being stored in storage closet. Operator placed body hook on attachment on fence for easy access.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept in good repair. Observed loose floor tiles surrounding far ladder in pool. Secure loose floor tiles.
Apr 30, 2024 24 demerits · 6 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. Several missing weirs observed.
.2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction. Excessive debris observed in several skimmer baskets.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions. Two ladders were missing both ladder rungs.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
.2537(8) Fittings and/or face plates shall be replaced when damaged and kept in good repair. Three outlets in pool wall were missing covers.
.2537 (b)(9) Underwater light niches shall be maintained or covered so as not to present a potential hazard to bathers. An underwater light was separated from pool wall socket.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
.2530(a) Lifesaving equipment includes body hook and pole and USCG approved ring buoy with required rope length. Rope length provided with ring buoy was 37ft. Pool requires 45ft rope. Operator attached 45ft. Rope.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(a) Provide no openings in fence and/or gate greater than 4"x4". Side access gat was missing a vertical bar creating an 8 inch opening. Operator corrected onsite by attaching sheet metal to cover opening.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. Flow meter was inoperable. Operator cleaned sand out of flow meter during inspection to enable flow meter to properly operate.
Jun 9, 2023 6 demerits · 2 violations
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(a) Provide no openings in fence and/or gate greater than 4"x4". Observed 2 areas of fencing with verticals posts bent and measuring greater than 4 in. Between vertices.
#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 soap missing from restroom.
.2526(m) Keep restrooms and fixtures clean and in good repair. Observed restroom fixtures soiled.
May 25, 2023 20 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Permit denied. Permit inspection failed. Contact main office at 980-314-1620 to pay re-inspection fee. Contact EHS at 704-621-2294 to schedule re-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) Water level shall be maintained above the level of the overflow trough on gutter. Observed 2 missing weirs.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(a) Provide no openings in fence and/or gate greater than 4"x4". Observed 2 fence posts bent with greater than 4inches in between.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable. Kings III Emergency phone number posted not audibly ringing back to emergency phone or answering when dialed.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. Observed flow meter stuck. Pool has 2 flow meters. One was reading 150gpm which is lower than required 180gpm. The non functional flow meter was fixed and it is reading 180gpm. Advised to use this flow meter for readings in the future.
#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 toilet damaged in restroom and fixtures dirty.
.2526(j) Provide soap and soap dispenser, no glass, at each sink. Observed no soap in restroom.
May 20, 2022 18 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: PDSC form verified and permit restricted for flow meter reading 180gpm.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions. One ladder was missing white end cap.
#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. Buoy was not USCG approved and no rope was attached. Obtained approved ring buoy and cut rope to required length.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. Pool has 2 flow meters. One was reading 150gpm which is lower than required 180gpm. The non functional flow meter was fixed and it is reading 180gpm. Advised to use this flow meter for readings in the future.
#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. No cross ventilation/forced ventilation in chemical room.
.2534(6) Provide sufficient lighting in chemical storage room. There is no light in the chemical storage room.
#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. Labels have faded. They were 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. No soap available in women’s restroom.
.2526(l) Provide toilet paper and dispensers in restrooms. No toilet paper available in either restroom.
Jun 25, 2021 2 demerits · 1 violation
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions. Observed ladder on back side of pool that was loose.
Jun 4, 2020 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: No signature due to COVID-19. Inspection completed with John King on-site.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed pH at 7.0. CDI- corrected to 7.2.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “ANSON AT THE LAKES” or State ID 2060501464). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.