6demerits
MCDOWELL CROSSING
7420 JANE PARKS WY, Charlotte, NC 28217
Seasonal Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060501519
Latest result6 demerits
Last inspectedApr 27, 2026
Inspections on record7
On record sinceMay 27, 2021
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
May 27, 2021Lower is betterApr 27, 2026
Inspections & violations
Apr 27, 2026 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: EHS observed potential offset issues near stairs on right side. EHS observed that the offset was not yet 1/2 inch but advised that it should be monitored.
NO NIGHT SWIMMING PERMITTED.
Main Drains Expire: 04/15/2031
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
.2530(c) Provide "Warning - No Lifeguard on Duty" in 4" lettering. EHS observed that facility did not have a no lifeguard on duty sign. CDI- CPO provided and posted a sign .
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#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2534(2) Pools constructed after April 1, 2004 shall provide a separate room for chemical storage meeting Rule.2534. Observed pool chemicals stored in pump room. Pool has separate chemical storage room with proper lighting and cross-ventilation on other side of pool.
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May 5, 2025 16 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection with CPO, Gage Carnrike
No night swimming.
Permit Restriction: Filters must be backwashed one at a time due to backwash pit size.
Need updated operator information prior to permit- 2023. Change of operator.
#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 brownish staining on pool walls under both ladders.
#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 with new rope that was greater than 30’ as required by pool. CDI-CPO cut and shortened rope to 30’.
#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. Observed three offsets on pool deck, one to the left of the 3.5” depth marker near pool steps (3/4”), one on the right side of pool steps (1”), and the other to the right of the right side pool ladder, in between the 4ft and 5ft depth markers (1/2”).
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2534(2) Pools constructed after April 1, 2004 shall provide a separate room for chemical storage meeting Rule.2534. Observed pool chemicals stored in pump room. Pool has separate chemical storage room with proper lighting and cross-ventilation on other side of pool. CDI-CPO moved chemicals to chemical storage room.
Apr 8, 2024 14 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: CPO # BD3N01H
All info on application and permit was verified by CPO onsite to be correct.
#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 accumulated on pool floor in need of cleaning.
#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 weir in skimmer box in need of repair.
#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 throw rope measuring 60ft; CDI throw rope cut to 30ft during inspection.
Apr 21, 2023 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No demerits taken
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 29, 2022 2 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: PDSC verified.
Pool not approved for night a swimming.
Permit condition: Only backwash one line at a time due to size of backwash pit.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521(b) Distance between wall and ladder rung shall range 3" to 6" measured from wall. Observed pool ladder from the wall at a distance of 2 inches.
Jun 9, 2021 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: 18) Warning signage posted starting to come off of fence. Keep permanently attached and visible. Advised securing with screws or moving to location where they will not fall in future. Currently in compliance.
Inspection with Mark Houff
No signature due to COVID
No Night Swimming. Added "Dawn to Dusk" on pool signage for operating hours.
Permit condition: Only backwash one line at a time due to size of backwash pit.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Washout from deck drain creating more than 2" under fence by pump room. .2528(a) Maintain 2" or less under fence and/or gate (post-May 2010). Operator filled with pine straw and corrected.
May 27, 2021 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Pool construction has passed. All items observed in compliance. Pool permit issued and holds have been released.
Approved Equipment:
Pump: Pentair Whisperflo WFE-6, 1.5 hp with (2) Aquastar 12MFxxx drain covers. Equalizer lines plugged in skimmer.
Max Depth- 5ft.
Rope Length- 30ft.
Pool Width- 20ft.
Permit Restrictions:
-Back wash pit is not sized to hold volume of water from both filters simultaneously. Filters must be backwashed one at a time.
-No night swimming allowed.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “MCDOWELL CROSSING” or State ID 2060501519). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.