18demerits
MADISON SOUTHPARK I
4605 COLONY RD, Charlotte, NC 28226
Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530743
Latest result18 demerits
Last inspectedJul 15, 2026
Inspections on record6
On record sinceMay 23, 2024
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
May 23, 2024Lower is betterJul 15, 2026
Inspections & violations
Jul 15, 2026 18 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: 30 Day Intent to Suspend (ITS) issued for weirs, records, inlet fitting.
“W” status
Rope fraying for buoy. Lack of severity does not warrant permit action at this time, Replace by return visit or permit action will be taken, rope length 30 ft.
Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when corrected to lift ITS.
Note: Ground starting to wash away by back fencing. Monitor and ensure gap does not exceed 4”.
“NO DIVING” has been corrected on decking.
Pool hours listed as 10 am-10 pm. Night swimming not permitted. Change signage to reflect No night swimming.
Location of emergency phone faded on pool rules signage, but another sign is visible from pool area. Recommended updating pool rules signage with location of emergency phone.
Pump speed was set at 3150, requires 3110 RPM on permit restrictions.Operator adjusted.
Inspection with Michael Morsch, REHS and Jaxon Goldenberg-Sheets
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Written records missing since April. Digital records do not have main drain checks or cyanuric acid.
.2535(11) Provide record keeping including daily records of disinfectant residual, pH, drain cover/grate inspections, pool water maintenance, and temperature, if applicable.
.2535(11) Provide weekly recordings for cyanuric acid and total alkalinity.
*permit item
#8 · Pool maintenance: surface skimmers (with weirs, baskets and covers) or gutters clean, in good repair, and functioning properly, no floating debris −4
Observed missing weirs at time of inspection. Skimmer with debris.
.2518(k) Replace missing weirs.
*permit item
.2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction. Operator cleaned and corrected.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
One ladder observed missing slip resistant tread, loose top step and corroded bolts. Broken escutcheon.
.2521(b) Ladders shall have slip-resistant tread.
.2521(b) Ladders shall be corrosion-resistant.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Inlet fitting missing on left side of pool.
.2537(8) Fittings and/or face plates shall be replaced when damaged or missing and kept in good repair.
*permit item
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed no chemical storage room. Chemicals stored in pump room. Pump room unlocked. Observed pump room ceiling less than 7’. Water on floor. Not draining. No clearance around equipment. Pool built prior to 2004.
.2534(1) Chemical storage room shall be weatherproof with a minimum ceiling height of 7 ft.
.2533(a) Pump room shall be weatherproof with a minimum ceiling height of 7 ft.
.2533(c) Valves and controls shall be accessible to the pool operator at all times. Maintain 3 ft. clear walking space in pump room.
.2533(d) Pump room floor shall be sloped to drain.
.2534(2) Pools constructed after April 1, 2004 shall provide a separate room for chemical storage meeting Rule.2534.
.2533(a) The equipment room door shall have a permanent lock and be kept locked when not in use by the pool operator.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Glass soap dispensers in restrooms.
.2526(j) Provide soap and soap dispenser, no glass, at each sink.
Apr 24, 2026 14 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Jaxon Goldenberg-Sheets present.
Intent to suspend permit issued for items listed below. Correct within 30 days or permit may be suspended.
1. Missing/damaged pool deck storm drain covering.
2. Faded no diving markers.
3. 1 blocked skimmer at far end of pool.
4. Missing cap for equalizer line covering.
Permit condition - Pressure gauges must remain operable so that flow does not exceed 103 GPM to 106GPM on pump curve to meet turnover and flow restriction of filter. Pump must remain set at 3110 RPM. Flow greater than 170 GPM exceeds the main drains and is a suction hazard.
#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) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction. Observed one blocked skimmer. No flow observed. Correct within 30 days. Intent to suspend permit issued.
.2518(k) Install skimmer per manufacturer specifications and eliminate equalizer line plugs or plug per State requirements. Observed missing equalizer line plug inside skimmer. Replace.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
.2523(d) No Diving markers shall be written in four inch letters or international 6"x6" no diving in red and black on a white background. Observed some depth markers heavily faded and hard to read. Intent to suspend permit issued. Correct within 30 days.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed 2 ladders with missing tread. Repair/replace.
#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 damaged pool deck drain. Repair or replace within 30 days. Intent to suspend permit issued.
Jun 20, 2025 10 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Lori Mays and Andres Tejada present.
Note: Observed 1 ‘no diving’ marker on pool deck faded and difficult to read. Ensure this ‘no diving’ marker is replaced prior to next 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. Observed 2 of 4 weirs missing. Replace.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2517(a)1 Diving equipment shall be installed per manufacturer's instructions. Observed missing tread on 2 ladder steps. Observed missing rubber end caps on 2 ladders. Replace.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(e) Provide a spare basket for pump. Observed no spare pump basket on site. Replace.
Dec 16, 2024 20 demerits · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Immediate suspension issued.
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8.
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable.
Contact Chris Sells at 704 576 8678 for inspection to reopen pool.
Observed pool automatic vacuum in pool while pool is open. Pool must be closed to operate vacuum.
Recommend replacing ring buoy
Repaint no diving and 3’ depth marker
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Observed pH below 7.2.
Immediate suspension item.
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Observed Cl recorded as orp. Use test kit and list Chlorine levels in ppm.
Observed no records since 11/25. Maintain records daily as required.
.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.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Observed top ladder rung missing antislip tread.
.2521(b) Ladders shall have slip-resistant tread.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Observed emergency phone not operating.
Immediate suspension item.
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Observed no chemical storage room. Chemicals stored in pump room.
.2534(1) Chemical storage room shall be weatherproof with a minimum ceiling height of 7 ft.
Observed pump room ceiling less than 7’.
.2533(a) Pump room shall be weatherproof with a minimum ceiling height of 7 ft.
Jun 7, 2024 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Flow rate was calculated by EHS by observing PSI and Hg gauges at pump. Observed 23.5 on both gauges.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
.2521(b) Ladders shall have slip-resistant tread. Slip resistant tread was missing from top step of ladder closest to front gate. Replace missing tread.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2522(a) Provide 6 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times. Two chairs were within 6 feet of pool. Operator moved chairs 6 feet away from pool.
May 23, 2024 36 demerits · 7 violations
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
.2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm. Chlorine level in pool measured 0.0 ppm. Pool Operator stated circuit panel for automatic chlorinator was damaged and service request was submitted for repair.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. PH level measured 8.4
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
.2539(c) All pools, prior to permit issuance, shall provide documentation to the Department to verify suction outlet safety compliance. PDSC form uploaded on 5/20/24 states PDSC form not approved due to waiting on additional information. Provide updated PDSC form.
#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 2 missing weirs and 1 weir hanging off of hinge. Replace missing weirs.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2522(a) Provide 6 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times. Two lounge chairs observed within 6 feet of pool. Operator relocated chairs outside of 6 feet.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Provide signage with location of emergency phone if not visible from all areas inside pool enclosure. Emergency phone was hidden behind wall outside of pool area. Provide signage with location of emergency phone.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
.2518(e) Provide a spare basket for pump. No spare basket for pump was available. Obtain a spare pump.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “MADISON SOUTHPARK I” or State ID 2060530743). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.