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ALPHA MILL POOL
915 SPINDLE ST, Charlotte, NC 28206
Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530389
Latest result0 demerits
Last inspectedAug 18, 2026
Inspections on record20
On record sinceJun 13, 2017
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Jun 13, 2017Lower is betterAug 18, 2026
Inspections & violations
Aug 18, 2026 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Chris Wood present.
Permit conditions/restrictions - Flow meter must remain operable and required at 148-150 GPM for minimum turnover and flow restriction of the main drains. Keep close to 145 GPM to not exceed main drain flow rating. Suction hazard.
No violations noted during inspection.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Mar 11, 2026 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations noted.
Requires 5% flow meter for 2026. Permit Restriction: Flow meter must remain operable. Flow not to exceed 150 gpm due to drain cover flow restriction. Suction Hazard.
Pool is not approved for night swimming
Main drain covers expire 3/1/2028
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Sep 9, 2025 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: MAIN DRAIN COVERS EXPIRE 3/1/2028
PERMIT RESTRICTIONS:
FLOW METER MUST REMAIN OPERABLE.
FLOW NOT TO EXCEED 150 GPM DUE TO FLOW RESTRICTIONS ON MAIN DRAIN COVERS
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Observed emergency phone to call-out and be able to be answered on call-in, but phone does not ring or indicate incoming call on call-in. Immediate Suspension issued. Contact C. Elmore 704-507-6814 when correction is made. Pool cannot reopen to swimming without verification of correction by the Health Department.
Feb 26, 2025 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NO VIOLATIONS NOTED.
MAIN DRAINS EXPIRE 3/1/2028
OBSERVED 911 PHONE TO BE OPERATIONAL BUT TO HAVE STATIC ON THE LINE AND LOW VOLUME OUTPUT ON THE HANDSET MICROPHONE. THIS WAS COMMENTED ON BY THE 911 OPERATOR AS ADDING DIFFICULTY TO COMMUNICATIONS. ADDRESS THIS BEFORE IT BECOMES WORSE AND MAKE THE PHONE FAIL TO OPERATE ACCEPTABLY.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Sep 11, 2024 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NO VIOLATIONS NOTED.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Mar 21, 2024 10 demerits · 2 violations
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
.2528(a) Pool gate shall be at least 48" in height measured from outside of barrier. Observed some area of the fence to be lower than 48” due to pile up of pine needles and landscaping. Pool barrier was built prior to 2010. No Permit Action taken.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Observed address and phone number to be incorrect with local 911. Property management contacted their I.T. Department and had it corrected during the inspection. Proper address and phone number were listed with local 911 and were posted. -CDI.
Oct 11, 2023 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NO VIOLATIONS NOTED.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 15, 2023 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NO VIOLATIONS NOTED.
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.
ENSURE THAT LANDSCAPING PINE NEEDLES DO NOT PILE UP AT THE FENCE LINE AND RESULT IN THE FENCE HEIGHT BEING LESS THAN 48 INCHES MEASURED FROM THE OUTSIDE GRADE.
ENSURE THAT THE FLOW RATE FOR THE SYSTEM DOES NOT EXCEED 150GPM.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Jul 26, 2022 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NO VIOLATIONS NOTED.
GPM 130
NEED TO CHANGE THE SIGNS TO REFLECT CLOSURE AT DUSK. POOL DOES NOT HAVE NIGHT SWIMMING APPROVAL.
INSPECTION LEAD: PONPASERT VONGVILAY
INSPECTION DONE WITH C. ELMORE #2338
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 26, 2022 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: POOL HAS PASSED INSPECTION AND BEEN ISSUED THE PERMIT DECAL. PAPER PERMIT WILL BE AVAILABLE ON-LINE AT THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT WEBSITE FOR PRINT OUT. DISPLAY THE DECAL AND PERMIT AT THE POOL DECK AREA.
MAIN DRAINS AND EQ LINE COVERS WILL EXPIRE AUGUST 2023. WHEN THEY ARE REPLACED, PDSC FORM INFORMATION MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR APPROVAL. BE AWARE THAT THE FLOW RATING FOR 6HP EQ LINE COVERS HAS CHANGED AND YOU MUST ENSURE THAT EQ LINE COVERS THAT ARE SELECTED MEET THE FLOW RATING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SYSTEM.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed pH to be 7.0 upon arrival. Adjusted to 7.3 during the inspection. -CDI
Sep 27, 2021 26 demerits · 7 violations
Inspector comments: 15 - Ring buoy grab rope beginning to degrade from weathering. Replace ring buoy with USCG approved. Given 30 days to correct.
22 - Multiple roaches inside of the emergency phone. Exterminate to keep phone accessible at all times.
Intent to Suspend issued for the following:
1) Maintain record keeping as required. Chlorine, pH and drain check daily. Cyanuric acid and total alkalinity weekly.
2) Provide spare pump basket.
3) Provide cpo documentation.
4) Repair gate to self-close, self-latch near shower.
5) Repair no diving marker so secure on deck.
If above items are not corrected within 30 days, permit will be suspended. Arialdys Pimentel present during the inspection.
Note: Pool is not approved for night swimming.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
No log book maintained. Maintain chlorine, pH and drain cover checks daily. Record cyanuric acid and total alkalinity weekly. Intent to Suspend issued.
New CPO. Updated name but did not have card with him. Provide card for cpo. Intent to Suspend issued.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Some build-up on wall depth markers. Keep clean.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Some skimmers with debris. Keep clean to ensure flow.
One skimmer, near emergency phone, with limited flow. Continue to monitor. May require repair in the future.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Deck no diving marker not secure. Secure no diving marker. Intent to Suspend issued.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
One gate sticking on concrete near shower area when opened. Gates shall self-close, self-latch. Intent to Suspend issued.
Could not verify if windows on to pool deck opened 4" or less. Ensure windows at 4" or less on to pool deck.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
No spare pump basket for pump. Provide spare pump basket. Intent to Suspend issued.
Flow meter not installed per mfg. specifications with correct inlet/outlet pipe. If replaced, install per mfg instructions.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Hot water in restrooms >116 F. Maintain at 110 F or below.
Jan 20, 2021 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: “issuance of a permit by this department does not negate closure required by Executive Order No. 120, 138, 141, 147, 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
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
pH, chlorine, and main drains must be checked once a day and recorded every day the pool is open. Total Alkalinity and Cyanuric Acid (if Cyanuric Acid is in use) must be checked once a week, 100ppm maximum for Cyanuric Acid. Observed gaps in the log book record. Keep proper records for all daily and weekly requirements. No Permit Action taken.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Observed one gate not fully self-closing. Gates must fully self-close and fully self-latch. CDI Gate was adjusted.
Sep 22, 2020 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: 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, 138, 141, 147, 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
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Observed gaps in the records for August. September records were properly kept. No Permit Action taken.
May 1, 2020 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NO VIOLATION NOTED.
PERMIT WILL BE ISSUED ONLINE. 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
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Aug 20, 2019 44 demerits · 12 violations
Inspector comments: 15 - Ring buoy grab rope degrading. Replace with USCG approved ring buoy within 30 days.
Note: Float valve for autofill broken. Currently filling manually through fill line in pump room.
Intent to Suspend issued for record keeping, weir, pool lights and pool gates.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Pool pH not recorded daily. Intent to Suspend issued.
.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.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Black algea beginning to grow in pool throughout. No effect on chemistry. Some build-up on tiles inside pool.
.2514(c) Pool finish shall be white or light colored.
.2537(14) Keep pool surface and pool floor free of debris.
#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 missing weir. Replace weir. Intent to Suspend issued.
.2518(k) Replace missing weirs.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Ladder handrails loose and one step handrail loose at steps.
.2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6
Ring buoy rope tangled and not easily accessible.
.2530(a) Lifesaving equipment includes body hook and pole and USCG approved ring buoy with required rope length.
General Comment: Ring buoy grab rope degrading. Replace with USCG approved ring buoy within 30 days. Still usable.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Pool gates with meshing/members at 2" by 2 3/4". Distance between vertical members shall not exceed 1.75". Intent to Suspend issued.
Meshing coming off of upper gate. Intent to Suspend issued.
.2528(4) Where barrier is composed of horizontal and vertical members andthe distance between horizontals is less than 45", spacing between the verticale members shall not exceed 1.75".
Pool built pre-2010. Pool fence <48" in some locations due to vegetation. <45" between horizontals on pool fence and >2" under gates.
.2528(a) Pool fence shall be at least 48" in height measured from outside of barrier.
.2528(a) Maintain 2" or less under fence and/or gate (post-May 2010).
.2528(a) Maintain 45" between bottom horizontal and next horizontal on fence and/or gate (post-May 2010).
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Pool furniture <6 ft. from pool by steps.
.2522(a) Provide 6 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times.
Minor deck drain damage near safety equipment. Continue to monitor and repair as needed.
.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.
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
Facility provided warning signage not 4". Warning No Lifeguard on Duty signage in 4" lettering provided during inspection.
.2530(c) Provide "Warning - No Lifeguard on Duty" in 4" lettering.
#21 · Premises: pool and deck lighting provided at pools that operate at night −4
Pool lights not verified. Could not be turned on. Pool is currently approved for night swimming. Lights must be operational for night swimming approval. Either repair lighting or change hours. Intent to Suspend issued. Night swimming is disapproved until lights are corrected.
.2524(a) Pools that are to be used at night shall have sufficient artificial lighting provided.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Sand filter leaking. Does not appear to affect pool chemistry.
.2518 Maintain pool equipment in good repair.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Men's restroom without toilet paper and one toilet soiled with gnats present.
.2626(l) Provide toilet paper and dispensers in restrooms.
.2626(m) Keep restrooms and fixtures clean and in good repair.
Hot water in restrooms at 115 F.
.2626(i) Water in restrooms shall not exceed 110 F.
#33 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: hose bibbs and floor drains provided −2
No hose bib in pump room.
.2626(d) Provide hose bib so that all parts of restroom can be reached with a 50 ft hose.
Apr 10, 2019 2 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Facility does not do night swimming
General comment: Pool skimmers not sucking water normally. The pool is not open but pool operator explained that main drains are lower water levels due to the excessive rain over the past few days. Operator stated that skimmer levels will go back to a normal level when the water level goes down.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Handrail loose on left side of the pool. CDI- Pool operator corrected.
Aug 20, 2018 44 demerits · 12 violations
Inspector comments: 6 - General Comment - Pool drains and equalizer line covers expire on August 23, 2018. Covers shall be replaced and new Pool Drain Safety Compliance form must be submitted for approval.
Pool is not approved for Night Swimming. For night swimming approval, contact Katie Wilson to schedule a night swimming verification visit.
General Comment - Grab rope on ring buoy starting to fray. Still intact. Recommend replacing with new USCG approved buoy.
General Comment - Speaker wires on deck exposed. Operator moved planters over wires. Continue to cover to eliminate hazard.
Note - Glass bottle in trash. No glass allowed on pool deck.
Immediate Suspension issued for chlorine and pH. Once corrected contact, Katie Wilson at 704-309-5494 to schedule a return visit.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
Pool chlorine at 0 ppm. Liquid chlorine used and present. Automated chlorinator used. Assure chlorine at least 1.0 ppm in pool. Chlorinate through chlorinator. Immediate Suspension issued.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Pool pH at 7.0. Automated system indicates 7.34. Assure pool pH maintained at 7.2 to 7.8. Immediate Suspension issued.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
No main drain checks recorded. Record daily. Records indicate chlorine at 3.0 ppm for last couple weeks. Assure accurate record keeping. Operator indicated they were using test strips to test chemicals. Recommend using a liquid test kit for testing of pool chemicals at least daily.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Some build-up on pool wall depth marker tiles. Keep clean.
#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 at far end by emergency phone with no suction. Repair skimmer to provide adequate suction to swimming pool.
Skimmer lid cracked. Replace lid. Keep in good repair.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
One handrail at steps loose. Keep in good repair.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
One gate not self-closing. Repair to self-close.
One gate with meshing not in place. Allows for less than 45" between horizontals.
Observed <45" between horizontals on fence. Pool built prior to 2010.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Observed pool furniture less than 6 ft from pool edge. Corrected during inspection.
Deck damage in some locations. Offsets less than 1/2". Monitor to ensure no offsets or protrusions greater than 1/2".
Deck damage where deck is missing >1/2" decking near 5 ft. Repair to eliminate hazard.
#23 · Equipment room: chlorine or bromine automatic feeders that meet NSF Standard 50 −4
Chlorinator could not be verified. Automated chlorinator and acid feeder. Feeder must detect flow and turn off when pump turned off. Will verify on return visit.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Chemicals stored on pump room floor. Store all chemicals in chemical storage room.
#26 · Equipment room: valves and pipes identified by color codes or labels −2
Labeling wearing off on piping in pump room. Clearly identify all pipes with color codes or labels.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Hot water in restrooms >115 F. Maintain at 110 F or below. No soap in men's restroom. Provide soap. 4 stalls in women's restroom without toilet paper. Provide toilet paper.
May 2, 2018 2 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: General Comment: Observed gate along backside near pumproom intermittently self-closing/self-latching due to wind. Fix gate so it is self-closing/self- latching 100% of the time.
Return night swimming visit will be made on 5/3/18.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed small amount of clutter in pump room. Eliminate.
Nov 20, 2017 26 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Issued immediate suspension for #3 (pH) and #22 (emergency phone)
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Observed pH at 7.0. pH must be maintained between 7.2 and 7.8.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Observed no weekly recordings for total alkalinity and cyanuric acid levels. Maintain weekly recording of total alkalinity and cyanuric acid levels.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Observed leaves and debris on pool floor. Keep pool floor free of debris.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed excessive leaves and debris in skimmers. Keep skimmers free of debris.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Had difficulty dialing 911. It took about 7 attempts before coneection was made with 911. 911 operator advised that is was very difficult to hear and that there was a large amount of static. Replace/repair phone.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Pump room is extremely cluttered. Observed patio table on pool piping and general disorganization. organize pump room and eliminate storage of non pool items from pump room.
Jun 13, 2017 16 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: 15. New throw rope installed -- Cut to 42' during inspection.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Maintain pool checks daily. Indicate if pool is closed in records.
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Skimmer basket full of debris, one weir stuck, one weir missing.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
One gate not self-closing -- Corrected
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Leaves/debris in pool -- Clean
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “ALPHA MILL POOL” or State ID 2060530389). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.