6demerits
AVANA AVEBURY APARTMENTS
2410 ALLERTON WAY, Charlotte, NC 28213
Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530243
Latest result6 demerits
Last inspectedMay 28, 2026
Inspections on record20
On record sinceJul 17, 2013
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Jul 17, 2013Lower is betterMay 28, 2026
Inspections & violations
May 28, 2026 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Permit Restriction: Flow meter must remain operable. Flow required at 106 gpm or pump speed required at 3450 RPM. Turnover not met due to flow restriction of the filter.
Pump was adjusted to maintain 93 GPM with flow meter to meet flow on PDSC form.
POOL IS NOT APPROVED FOR NIGHT SWIMMING.
C. ELMORE VERIFIED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS
New Pump Pentair Intelliflo3 VSF, 3 hp pump (011076)
Aquastar Flow Meter PM30 on 3” pipe with at least 15” straight run pipe before the flow meter and 6” after the flow meter.
3” main drain, skimmer and return line
Lawson MLD-SG-0909 2017 drain covers
Pentair TR140 filter
14 returns, either on the wall or floor
(6) skimmers
AS WELL AS PDSC FORM AND THE ELECTRICAL INSPECTION.
POOL HAS PASSED INSPECTION AND BEEN ISSUED PERMIT DECAL. POST PERMIT DECAL AND PAPER POOL PERMIT DOCUMENT AT THE POOL. THE PAPER PERMIT SHOULD BE AVAILABLE WITHIN 1-3 BUSINESS DAYS ON THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT POOL WEBSITE.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Fence is not to current specifications. Pool built prior to 2010. No permit action taken.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Backwash line not discharged through an air gap.
.2513(b) Filter backwash shall be discharged through an air gap.
Oct 15, 2025 12 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Issued immediate suspension for pH and inoperable emergency phone. Pool is to remain closed until both of these items are brought into compliance. Please call James Bjorneboe at 704-507-6820 with any questions.
General Comment: Unable to gain access into the pump room at time of visit. Pump room access must take place on next visit for pool to open.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Observed pH at 6.8. Maintain pH between 7.2 and 7.8.
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Observed Kings III box inoperable. Repair/ replace.
.2530(f) Emergency notification systems must provide 24 hr. monitoring, be capable of routing calls to 911, and be able to electronically transfer Automatic Number and Locator Identification for the phone.
May 7, 2025 14 demerits · 4 violations
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Observed pH at 7.0. Adjusted onsite to 7.2.
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed 2 of 6 weirs missing. Replace missing weirs.
.2518(k) Replace missing weirs.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed one handrail loose. Tighten handrail.
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed non pool items in pump room and chemical room. Eliminate storage of non pool items in pump and chemical room. Also observed spilled chemicals and chemicals stored on the floor I’m pump room. Store all items up off of the floor or in plastic/spill resistant containers.
.2534(4) Provide storage for pool chemicals in waterproof containers or store up off the floor.
Jun 20, 2024 14 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Local permit sticker issued onsite.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Observed pH at 7.1. Corrected to 7.2 onsite.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Ring buoy not present on pool deck at time of inspection. Corrected onsite.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Backwash line has no air gap. Provide air gap.
Oct 27, 2023 24 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Issued immediate suspension for pH, ring buoy and throw rope, and inoperable emergency phone. Please call James Bjorneboe at 704-507-6820 once all items have been corrected so pool can re-open.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Observed pH at 7.0. Maintain between 7.2-7.8.
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Ring buoy in poor condition. Replace with USCG approved ring bouy with 30ft throw rope.
.2530(a) Lifesaving equipment includes body hook and pole and USCG approved ring buoy with required rope length.
.2530(a) Provide ring buoy for rope 1.5 times the width of the pool or 50 ft whichever is less.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Kings III box was able to connect to KingsIII operator, but unable to connect to local 911. Repair so that phone can connect to local 911.
.2530(f) Pool telephone shall be capable of directly dialing 911 or another emergency notification system.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter not functioning properly. Unable to determine return flow rate. Repair flow meter.
.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Backwash line not discharged through an air gap. Repair.
.2513(b) Filter backwash shall be discharged through an air gap.
May 25, 2023 10 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Local permit sticker issued on site.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Observed pH at 6.8. Adjusted onsite to 7.3.
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
Missing signage stating “Children should not use the swimming pool without adult supervision” and “adults should not swim alone” in 1” letters. Corrected onsite.
Jul 6, 2022 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: POOL IS NOT PERMITTED FOR NIGHT SWIMMING. POOL MAY ONLY BE OPEN SUNRISE TO SUNSET.
IF YOU WISH TO HAVE THE POOL EVALUATED FOR NIGHT SWIMMING, PLEASE CONTACT C. ELMORE AT 704-507-6814.
OBSERVED POOL FILTER TO BE NEW. CURRENT FILTER IS RATED FOR 106 GPM. MAXIMUM FLOW FOR THE PUMP IS 160GPM. FLOW AT 65 FOOT OF HEAD WAS LISTED AT 135 GPM, FLOW RATE AS MEASURED BY FLOW METER AFTER BACKWASH WAS 105 GPM. CHANGE WAS DONE WITHOUT PLAN REVIEW SUBMITTED. CHANGE WAS REVIEWED IN THE FIELD. PERMIT RESTRICTION WAS ADDED THAT THE FLOW RATE OF THE FILTER, 106 GPM, CANNOT BE EXCEEDED BY THE SYSTEM AND THAT THE FLOW METER MUST WORK PROPERLY TO MEASURE THE FLOW. CURRENT FLOW RATE OF 105 GPM AS MEASURED IS ACCEPTABLE.
“FLOW THROUGH THE SYSTEM CANNOT BE MORE THAN 106 GPM WITH THE CURRENT FILTER (PENTAIR TRITON II, TR-140 AS OF 7/6/2022). THE FLOW METER MUST ALSO WORK PROPERLY TO MEASURE THE FLOW.
(C. ELMORE #2338, 7/6/2022)“ WAS ADDED TO THE PERMIT AS A PERMIT CONDITION.
EQUALIZER LINE COVERS AND MAIN DRAIN COVERS WILL EXPIRE IN FEBRUARY 2023. THEY MUST BE REPLACED AND THE PDSC PAPERWORK FOR THE REPLACEMENTS SENT TO THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND APPROVED PRIOR TO EXPIRATION.
ENSURE REPLACEMENT WITH PROPER COVERS FOR THE FLOW RATE.
POOL HAS PASSED INSPECTION AND BEEN ISSUED THE PERMIT DECAL. PAPER PERMIT WILL BE AVAILABLE ON-LINE AT THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT WEBSITE. DISPLAY THE PERMIT AND DECAL AT THE POOL DECK AREA.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed ring buoy throw rope to be 42 feet long. 30 foot long rope is required. Rope was cut to proper length. -C.D.I.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed some damage to the fence. Keep fence in good repair. Barrier built prior to 2010. No Permit Action taken.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
No air gap at backwash line.
May 7, 2020 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: STICKER ISSUED. POOL IS NOT APPROVED FOR NIGHT SWIMMING. IF NIGHT SWIMMING IS DESIRED, A NIGHT SWIMMING EVALUATION MUST BE PERFORMED. CONTACT C. ELMORE AT 704-507-6814 FOR THIS EVALUATION IF NIGHT SWIMMING IS DESIRED.
“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.”
NO SIGNATURE WAS OBTAINED DUE TO COVID-19 SOCIAL DISTANCING
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Observed vacuum line to be uncapped. Cap was provided and installed. -CDI
Oct 3, 2019 24 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Contrasting color bands on steps fading. Recommend repainting.
Recommend recalibrating the automatic feeder.
Immediate suspension issued.
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Contact Will Harrison (704-507-6824) for reinspection when issues corrected.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
pH 6.8. .2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. - Immediate suspension item.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Records for just a few days last month. .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. - Intent to suspend item.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
One skimmer basket cracked. .2518(k) Replace missing or damaged skimmer basket.
One skimmer with very little flow, two other skimmers with no flow. .2518(k) The flow-through rate through any one recessed automatic surface skimmer shall be between 20 gallons per minute and the maximum flow the skimmer is certified for under NSF Standard Number 50. - Intent to suspend item.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Ring buoy damaged. .2530(a) Provide US Coast Guard approved ring buoy with 30 foot throw rope. - Corrected by operator.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Fan not functioning in the chemical storge room. .2534(3) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in chemical storage room.
Chemicals stored in the pump room, chemical storage room partially used for general storage. Store all pool chemicals in the chemical storage room, remove unrelated items from the chemical storage room.
#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.
Feb 6, 2019 54 demerits · 13 violations
Inspector comments: Body hook with one, heavily rusted screw. Recommend securely attaching body hook to pole with two screws.
Chemical line resting on pool pump. Recommend running lines from liquid acid and chlorine along the walls.
Recommend installing chemical safety sign on chemical storage room door.
Operator not present. Unable to test that automatic chlorinator stops feeding when the pump shuts off.
One gate locked. Ensure that gates meet all requirements.
Immediate suspension issued.
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Contact Will Harrison (704-507-6824) for reinspection when issues have been corrected.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
No free chlorine in the pool. .2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm. - Immediate suspension item.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
pH 7.9. .2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. - Immediate suspension item.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
No records kept since mid January. .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. Maintain cyanuric acid at no more than 100 ppm. - Intent to suspend item.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Floating debris and leaves in the pool. .2537(14) Keep pool surface and pool floor free of debris. - Intent to suspend item.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Skimmers full of leaves. .2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction. - Intent to suspend item.
Skimmer basket with a hole in the bottom. .2518(k) Replace missing or damaged skimmer basket. - Intent to suspend item.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Ring buoy damaged. Becket loose. .2530(a) Provide USCG approved ring buoy with 30 foot throw rope. - Immediate suspension item.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Deck chairs and tree too close to the pool. .2522(a) Provide 6 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times. - Intent to suspend item.
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
Deck chairs placed directly in front of some of the emergency signage. .2530(c) All pool signage shall be visible upon entrance to the pool and permanently affixed. - Intent to suspend item.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
911 does not have a phone number for the emergency phone. .2530(f) Emergency notification systems must provide 24 hr. monitoring, be capable of routing calls to 911, and be able to electronically transfer Automatic Number and Locator Identification for the phone. - Immediate suspension item.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Vacuum cap missing. Vacuum off in the pump room. .2518(f) Provide a vacuum cap or self-closing cap for pools built after May 1, 2010. - Intent to suspend item.
Flow meter stuck. Labeling worn and difficult to read. Flow meter installed on an elbow. .2518(g) Install and maintain operational flow meter capable of measuring 1.5 times the design flow rate on return line per manufactuer instructions. - Intent to suspend item.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Chemicals stored in the pump room. Store all chemicals in the chemical storage room.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
.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
Toilet paper dispenser ripped off of the wall in the men's restroom. .2626(l) Provide toilet paper and dispensers in restrooms.
Jul 19, 2018 34 demerits · 9 violations
Inspector comments: Body hook with one screw. Recommend installing body hook with two screws.
Ring buoy heavily worn. Recommend replacing.
One depth marker tile cracked. Recommend replacing.
Chemical line resting on pool pump. Recommend running lines from liquid acid and chlorine along the walls.
Pool pump motor recently changed, motor not bonded. Ensure that motor is properly bonded by a licensed electrician and that proper Code Enforcement permits are obtained.
Handrail is broken and is scheduled to be replaced. Decking is cracked and will probably be reanchored. Ensure that new handrail is properly installed and bonded by a licensed electrician and proper Code Enforcement permits are obtained when the work is done.
Intent to suspend issued
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#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
No records kept on the weekends. Check daily Cl, pH, main drains and record daily maintenance activities. Check at least weekly Total Alkalinity and Cyanuric Acid. - Intent to suspend item.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Pool tile dirty. Clean pool tiles regularly.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
One skimmer basket broken. Maintain in good condition.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Both handrails loose, one handrail broken. One ladder loose. Ensure ladders and handrails are secure and in good condition.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Throw rope heavily knotted, too short. Provide 30 foot throw rope. Corrected by operator.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Fence < 48" high in places. Maintain fence at least 48" high with no gaps > 4".
Doors that open onto the pool deck do not meet requirements. Ensure that all doors that open onto the pool deck are either self-closing and self-latching or are alarmed. - Intent to suspend item.
Windows in clubhouse and fitness center that open onto the pool deck open all the way. Ensure that windows that open onto the pool deck are not capable of opening > 4". - Intent to suspend item.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Only 4.5 feet clearance along one side of the pool. Provide at least 6 feet clear walkway around the pool. - Intent to suspend item.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
One vacuum cap missing, vacuum line off in the pump room. Ensure that vacuum cap is in place when not vacuuming pool and that cap can only be removed with a tool. Corrected by operator.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Pool with chemical feeder. Liquid chemicals stored in the pump room. Store all pool chemicals in the pump room.
Apr 3, 2018 8 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: No night swimming allowed due to lack of lighting. Posted signs indicate that the pool closes at dusk. Issued local permit number 18-600298.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
8 .2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction. Heavy debris accumulation inside skimmer baskets. CDI- Debrisw removed by CPO during inspection.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions. One ladder and one handrail loose. Tighten these to prevent injury.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2533(3) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in pump room. Vent fan not functioning in chemical room. CPO will replace today.
May 18, 2017 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Ensure that the door onto the deck from the lobby is kept locked or provided with an audible alarm.
Ensure that the water is tested with the liquid kit at least one time per day.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed 1 weir missing out of 6 skimmers. Replace the weir.
Nov 1, 2016 8 demerits · 2 violations
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed 1 weir missing out of 6 skimmers total. Replace the weir.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Observed a small leak at the pool pump. Repair the leak.
Apr 14, 2016 4 demerits · 1 violation
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Observed gaps in cyanuric acid data in log. Ensure cyanuric acid is tested and recorded weekly.
Nov 23, 2015 10 demerits · 2 violations
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed 1 weir missing out of 6 skimmers. Replace it.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Observed throw rope to be 32ft. long. Corrected to 30ft.
Mar 4, 2015 12 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
Observed minor debris in skimmers. Keep skimmers free of debris.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed loose handrail. Tighten loose handrail.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed deck chairs within 6 feet of pools edge. Maintain 6 ft of clearance at all points.
#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2
Observed bathroom doors locked. Keep bathroom doors unlocked.
Nov 19, 2014 24 demerits · 6 violations
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Observed pH to be 6.8. pH shall be 7.2-7.8. -IS- Issued.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Observed gaps in records. Keep records, both daily and weekly, correctly
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed 1 skimmer missing a weir. Replace it.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Observed 2 eyeball fittings missing from returns. Replace them.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Observed flow meter stuck.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed hot water in Women's bathroom to be 113F. Hot water shall be no hotter than 110F.
Apr 3, 2014 2 demerits · 1 violation
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
BACKWASH LINE SHOULD BE 1 PIPE DIAMETER ABOVE TOP OF SUMP
Jul 17, 2013 18 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
Observed one skimmer without weir. Corrected during inspection. Observed some baskets full and some debris under baskets. Keep clean.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed some damaged deck at 5 ft. Keep in good repair.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Observed. flow meter stuck. Keep operational.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed bicarb sotred on floor. Keep chemicals up off floor.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Observed no air gap at backwash line. Provide air gap.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Observed no toilet paper in women's. and no paper towels in men's. Provide paper towels and toilet paper.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “AVANA AVEBURY APARTMENTS” or State ID 2060530243). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.