4demerits
YMCA LAKE NORMAN WADING
21300 DAVIDSON ST, Cornelius, NC 28031
Seasonal Wading Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060510122
Latest result4 demerits
Last inspectedMay 19, 2026
Inspections on record13
On record sinceJun 25, 2014
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Jun 25, 2014Lower is betterMay 19, 2026
Inspections & violations
May 19, 2026 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: NOTE:
- Permit denied due to inoperable flow meter. Repair/replace to ensure good working condition.
- The pool shall remain closed until permit is issued.
- Call Environmental Health office at 980-314-1620 to schedule re-inspection.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Flow meter be capable of measuring 1.5 times the design flow rate. Observed flow meter not working, the red float stuck at the bottom, EHS can not read and verify the flow. Repair needed.
May 16, 2025 16 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: NOTE:
- This pool # 510122, permit denied today due to following items on the inspection sheet.
- All items need to be repaired/replaced, and ensure it is in good working condition.
- Contact EHS: 704-617-9777 or email for return inspection to obtain the operational permit.
- The pool shall remain closed until permit is issued.
- Return visit fee is $100. Need to be paid through the office: 980-314-1620 prior to inspection.
- CPO: Patrick Weeley present during operational permit inspection.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
.2531(a) Maintain chlorine in wading pools or children activity pools at least 2.0 ppm.- Observed chlorine measured at 0.5 ppm.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8.- Observed pH is way below 6.8.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(g) Flow meter be capable of measuring 1.5 times the design flow rate.- Observed flow meter is not working, the red bubble stuck at the bottom, EHS can not read and verify the flow. Repair needed.
Jul 17, 2024 0 demerits · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 21, 2023 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: No night swimming, life guards will be present during operation.
EHS verified PDSC info.
Permit issued.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2537(b) All gates and doors shall be self-closing, self-latching. Observed gate leading into wading pool unable to self-close/self-latch every time when tested. CDI- gate adjusted.
Apr 21, 2022 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: NO NIGHT SWIMMING.
LIFE GUARDS WILL BE PRESENT DURING OPERATIONAL HOURS.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
.2535(11) Provide record keeping including daily records of disinfectant residual, pH, drain cover/grate inspections, pool water maintenance, and temperature, if applicable. Provide weekly recordings for cyanuric acid and total alkalinity weekly.
Main drain cover inspections not on daily check list. CDI
Apr 22, 2021 4 demerits · 1 violation
#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 missing weir in skimmer box; repaired during inspection.
May 13, 2020 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Pool is not open for night swimming. Night swimming visit is not required. Issuance of a permit by this department does not negate closure required by Executive Order No. 120 or subsequent Orders in effect unless such Orders are rescinded or superseded by another applicable Order.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed PH level at 7.0. Ph was corrected to 7.3 during inspection.
May 14, 2019 6 demerits · 1 violation
#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. Emergency info given by 911 is not matching posted info; CDI quick correction with phone company.
May 4, 2018 2 demerits · 1 violation
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
.2513(b) Filter backwash shall be discharged through an air gap. Observed backwash pipe directly in drain.
May 2, 2017 6 demerits · 1 violation
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
Observed chlorine at 50 ppm. EHS used sanitizer test strip. PIC added water and turned chlorine dispenser down. Currently reading at 9 ppm.
May 26, 2016 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Did not observe "NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY" sign and according to CPO, wading pool will be lifeguarded at all times.
Pool does not have approved PDSC form at this time and cannot open until approved by Mecklenburg County Health Department.
Report received by Ame Guy.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Observed pH at 7.0 CDI-corrected to 7.4
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed gap >4" below bottom of fence adjacent to toddler play area.
May 15, 2015 14 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Permit will be available online within 3 days at meckpools@charmeck.org. Post permit where visible. Could not determine if flow meter in baby pump room was stuck. Monitor. Observed gate to baby pool slow to self-close at times especially if the wind is blowing. Tighthen screws in gate to ensure it self-closes at all times.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Maintain PH levels at (7.2-7.8). Observed PH at baby pool at 8.2. Corrected to 7.3 during inspection.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Maintain daily main drain checks. Observed main drain checks not being recorded. Space added during inspection for main drain checks.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Observed international red and white "no diving" signs on pool deck starting to fade. Replace for next year.
Jun 25, 2014 2 demerits · 1 violation
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
Keep the bathing rooms cleaned
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “YMCA LAKE NORMAN WADING” or State ID 2060510122). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.