38demerits
VERA AT SAVONA MILL
809 SAVONA MILL LN, Charlotte, NC 28208
Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530795
Latest result38 demerits
Last inspectedJul 29, 2026
Inspections on record4
On record sinceMay 29, 2025
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
May 29, 2025Lower is betterJul 29, 2026
Inspections & violations
Jul 29, 2026 38 demerits · 9 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with CPO Travis Tindal.
Pool > 1,600 sq ft. Requires 8ft of clear walkway around the pool and planters beside the pool.
Recommend providing chemical safety placard on door to pump room and chemical storage room.
One shower not functioning, other shower leaking. Maintain in good working order.
Intent to suspend issued
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#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
0.8ppm free chlorine. .2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm through NSF approved chlorinator. - Corrected to 1.5.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
PH < 6.8. .2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. - Corrected to 7.2.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
No recent cyanuric acid or main drain checks. .2535(11) Provide record keeping including daily records of disinfectant residual, pH, drain cover/grate inspections, pool water maintenance, and temperature, if applicable. - 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
Water level above the skimmers. .2518(k) Water level shall be maintained to assure skimmers are operable. - Corrected.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Plexiglas removed, new metal does not extend all the way to the gate post by shower. .2528(a) Gate latches located at less than 54" shall require the use of key, combination lock or card reader or be located on the inside of the gate at least three inches below the top of the gate with no greater than 1/2" within 18" of latch mechanism. - Intent to suspend item.
Gate stops create a foothold, gates < 48” high. .2528(a) Pool gate shall be at least 48" in height measured from outside of barrier. - Intent to suspend item.
Fencing < 48” high in places due to pine straw. .2528(a) Pool fence shall be at least 48" in height measured from outside of barrier with no gaps > 2” under the fence. - Intent to suspend item.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Chairs too close to pool or to planter pots. .2522(a) Provide 8 ft of clear walking space around the outdoor pool at all times (>1600 sq. ft). - Intent to suspend item.
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
No lifeguard on duty sign missing the word WARNING. .2530(c) Provide "Warning - No Lifeguard on Duty" in 4" lettering. - Intent to suspend item.
Safety signage by main gate fell down. .2530(c) All pool signage shall be visible upon entrance to the pool and permanently affixed. - Intent to suspend item.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter reading 100 GPM after a backwash, pump set at 2900 RPM. Needs at least 106 GPM for minimum turnover. .2518(b) The water circulation system shall circulate and filter the entire volume of public swimming pool water at least 4 times in 24 hours. - Corrected to 108 GPM at 3300 RPM.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Door to handicap stall in men’s restroom locked. 2526 Provide required number of fixtures, toilets/urinals and sinks, per rule requirement.
Only sink in men’s restroom not functioning. .2526(m) Keep restrooms and fixtures clean and in good repair. Was noted on last inspection. - Intent to suspend item.
Mar 18, 2026 26 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with operator Travis Tindal.
Pool chemistry not in compliance 0.5 ppm chlorine, 8 pH permit suspended.
Once repaired, contact Kurtis Nelson at 980-378-7896 to verify and reopen pool.
The items listed below are 30 day intent to suspend items. These items must be repaired prior to the pool reopening or within 30 days of reopening pool.
1. Provide 6 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times. Lounge chairs were observed on deck within 6ft of pool. These are designed to be in the pool. Keep in pool or move more than 6ft from pool. Pool furniture was also observed behind large planters. Per permit restriction, pool furniture not permitted behind large planter due to required deck space around the pool.
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 skimmer lids have sunken more than 1/2” in the deck. Need to repair. Shown to CPO.
3. Provide "Children should not use the swimming pool without adult supervision." in 1" lettering and provide "Adults should not swim alone." in 1" lettering on signage.Signage posted does not have exact wording.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
.2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm. Chlorine in pool observed at 0.5 ppm. Permit suspended.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. pH observed at 8. Permit suspended.
#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. Skimmers observed with an accumulation of debris.
#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. Lounge chairs were observed on deck within 6ft of pool. These are designed to be in the pool. Keep in pool or move more than 6ft from pool. Pool furniture was also observed behind large planters. Per permit restriction, pool furniture not permitted behind large planter due to required deck space around the pool. ITS issued.
.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 skimmer lids have sunken more than 1/2” in the deck. Need to repair. Shown to CPO. ITS issued
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
.2530(c) Provide "Children should not use the swimming pool without adult supervision." in 1" lettering.
.2530(c) Provide "Adults should not swim alone." in 1" lettering.
Signage posted does not have exact wording. ITS issued
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
.2526(f) At least one sink, one toilet, one urinal is required for men's restroom. Sink in men’s room is not operational. Repair or replace.
Jul 23, 2025 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Observed no non-compliant conditions.
Plexiglass on gates loose at top, no violation currently, ensure remains in place.
Onsite visit with Travis Tidal for pool inspection
Permit Restrictions:
1)Flow meter shall remain operable. Flow required at 106 gpm to 138 gpm to meet turnover and flow restriction of suction piping.
2)Salt is not approved as primary chlorination.
3)Pool furniture not permitted behind large planter due to required deck space around the pool.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 29, 2025 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: OSV to pool with Travis Tindal, CPO, and Ray Jones, GC, for return construction. Plexiglass added to gates within 18" of push bar. Will replace with permanent repair by fence company. Ensure replacement mirrors what currently installed. No openings >1/2" within 18" of push bar. Construction final passed. Holds released on permits.
Polymeric sand beginning to wash out near sun shelf skimmer pavers. Reseal prior to follow-up inspection.
Pentair IntellifloXF VSF with (2) 2017 Hayward WG1031BHF2 drain covers installed.
Pool Width 57 ft.; Rope Length 50 ft.; Max Depth 3 ½ ft.
Permit Restrictions:
1)Flow meter shall remain operable. Flow required at 106 gpm to 138 gpm to meet turnover and flow restriction of suction piping.
2)Salt is not approved as primary chlorination.
3)Pool furniture not permitted behind large planter due to required deck space around the pool.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Some debris on pool floor and main drains. Main drains still visible. Keep pool free of debris.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
No toilet paper in restrooms. Corrected during the inspection.
One toilet in men's restroom soiled. Keep all fixtures clean.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “VERA AT SAVONA MILL” or State ID 2060530795). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.