18demerits
FOUNTAIN GROVE
2140 COPPERPLATE ROAD, Charlotte, NC 28269
Seasonal Wading Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060510167
Latest result18 demerits
Last inspectedJun 3, 2026
Inspections on record13
On record sinceJun 24, 2014
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Jun 24, 2014Lower is betterJun 3, 2026
Inspections & violations
Jun 3, 2026 18 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Pool was being filled at start of inspection. Water level raised to required levels for skimmers.
Construction: 5/1/200
NIGHT SWIMMING NOT APPROVED.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8.
PH below required 7.2 minimum at start of inspection. Raised to 7.3 during 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) Replace missing weirs.
1/1 weir missing. Replaced during inspection.
#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.
Two offsets greater than 1/2”. Repaired during inspection.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(e) Provide a spare basket for pump.
Spare basket missing.
May 21, 2025 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Plaster has severe etching and discoloration. Will require new plaster prior to 2026 operating permit
Flow meter does not exceed 500 gpm
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
.2514(c) Pool finish shall be white or light colored. Observed that the plaster has severe etching and discoloration. Will require new plaster prior to 2026 operating permit
May 20, 2025 12 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Permit denial today
#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 at bleach out level.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed pH at 8.1.
Apr 9, 2024 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. Clean pool floor
May 26, 2023 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No demerits observed. No night swimming requested.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 9, 2021 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: PDSC verified
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 13, 2020 10 demerits · 4 violations
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
hand rail needs to be tightened
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
pressure gage replaced during inspection
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
pump room needs natural cross or continuous forced ventilation
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
mirrors to be of shatterproof construction
Apr 17, 2019 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: John Rhodes present during inspection.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. pH measured 6.8 at start of inspection. By the time inspections of this pool and main pool were completed, pH had been adjusted to 7.2.
May 3, 2018 4 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: John Rhodes was present during the inspection. **Main drain and equalizer covers expire in October 2018**
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Observed the backwash pipe with no air gap at wast drain.
.2513(b) Filter backwash shall be discharged through an air gap.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed the restroom fixtures and floor were not clean.
.2626(m) Keep restrooms and fixtures clean and in good repair.
May 8, 2017 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NO VIOLATIONS NOTED
POOL HAS PASSED PRE-INSPECTION. PERMIT SHALL BE POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW ON THE DECK.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 10, 2016 10 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Pump missing data plate. Verified that it is a Sta-Rite pump, pump with 1 HP motor.
Permit will be issued in 1-3 business days. Go online to Meckpools.charmeck.org to print copy of the permit to post in the pool area.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
6 inch gap under fence where fence meets building. Fence shall have no gaps > 4" under or through the fence and shall be at least 48" high.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter stuck. Operator able to get it to read, but it sticks. Operator will replace.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Chemical storage room being used for general storage. Only store pool chemicals in the chemical storage room.
May 6, 2015 10 demerits · 2 violations
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
pH started off at 7.0. Corrected during inspection - raised to 7.2 on site.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed slight debris in pool in need of cleanig.
Jun 24, 2014 4 demerits · 2 violations
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Maintain chemicals in weather proof containers or maintain off the floor. Observed bags of soda ash on the floor.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Provide soap in the restrooms.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “FOUNTAIN GROVE” or State ID 2060510167). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.