2demerits
CAROWINDS - PELICAN PLUNGE - SYS H
14523 CAROWINDS BLVD, Charlotte, NC 28273
Seasonal Specialized Water Recreation · NC permit/State ID 2060560015
Latest result2 demerits
Last inspectedMay 19, 2026
Inspections on record9
On record sinceMay 17, 2017
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
May 17, 2017Lower is betterMay 19, 2026
Inspections & violations
May 19, 2026 2 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: GF + digital flow meter installed. Install instructions received.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2533(d) Pump room floor shall be kept dry and free of standing water. Observed standing water in pump room.
May 19, 2025 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with operator JJ Sexton. All items in compliance.
No night swimming.
FLOW RESTRICTION DUE TO MAIN DRAINS INSTALLED - FLOW MUST NOT EXCEED 365 GPM ON FLOW METER
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 15, 2024 10 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Pete in Maintenance and Plumbing.
Note: recommend changing wording in record keeping from ‘main drains visible’ to ‘main drains in good repair’
Note: clean floor of spray pad area.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
.2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable. Observed phone non operational. CDI- repaired.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Chemicals stored outside with no coverage. Original construction. Chemicals shall be stored in a weatherproof structure. .2534(1) Chemical storage room shall be weatherproof with a minimum ceiling height of 7 ft.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
.2526(m) Keep restrooms and fixtures clean and in good repair. Observed leaks in 2 urinals in mens restroom. Observed 2 sinks inoperable in women’s restroom.
.2526(j) Provide soap and soap dispenser, no glass, at each sink. Observed no soap in family restroom.
May 16, 2023 10 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Issued permit. No Night Swimming.
Flow must not exceed 365 gpm.
Inspection with JJ Sexton, Hope McIntosh and Marie Daley
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
PH 6.8 at time of inspection. .2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Operator corrected to 7.6.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Chemicals stored outside with no coverage. Original construction. Chemicals shall be stored in a weatherproof structure.
.2534(1) Chemical storage room shall be weatherproof with a minimum ceiling height of 7 ft.
#30 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: approved water source, no cross connections −2
No backflow prevention on hose bib at time of inspection. .2512(b) Water introduced into the pool, either directly or by the circulation system, shall be supplied through an air gap, anti-siphon vacuum breaker, or backflow preventer.
Operator added anti siphon valve to hose. Corrected.
May 18, 2022 10 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: “A” Open for Business
No Night Swimming.
Flow reading 175 gpm after backwash per permit restriction. Does not exceed 365 gpm
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
Chlorine 1.0 ppm at time of inspection. .2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 2.0 ppm in specialized water recreation. Operator corrected to 5.0 ppm.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Handrail loose. Keep tight and in good repair.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Chemicals stored outside with no coverage. Original construction. Chemicals shall be stored in a weatherproof structure.
.2534(1) Chemical storage room shall be weatherproof with a minimum ceiling height of 7 ft.
May 18, 2021 8 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: JJ Sexton present during the inspection. Inspection conducted with Marie Daley and Katie Rudisill.
Permit issued for no night swimming. Sticker provided. State permit will be posted online within 2 - 3 business days.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Repeat Item - Some chipping at depth markers at steps into pool. Due to classification of pool, depth markers are not required; however, recommend replacing prior to next season. Ft. and In. have chipped.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Chemicals stored outside with no coverage. Original construction. Chemicals shall be stored in a weatherproof structure.
Could not locate light switch for light in outdoor chemical storage area. Ensure lighting works.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Sinks and toilets in restrooms with build-up. Keep fixtures clean. Men's restroom without soap at some sinks. Provide soap. Continue to clean restrooms prior to opening to the public.
May 14, 2019 16 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Flow restriction due to drain covers. Flow verified at 125 gpm.
Permit issued. Pool not approved for night swimming.
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
Drains not clearly visible at time of inspection. Corrected during inspection. Landscaping had clouded pool. Operator vacuumed during inspection.
#9 · Pool maintenance: depth markings and no diving markers or signs visible and properly located −4
Some chipping on depth markers at step entry. No hazard to public at time of inspection. Continue to monitor and replace as needed.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Maintenance gate not self-closing. Corrected during the inspection.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2534(1) Chemical storage room shall be weatherproof with a minimum ceiling height of 7 ft. Outdoor chemical storage. Original construction of chemical storage room.
Light burnt out in chemical storage area. Providide lighting.
May 9, 2018 14 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Permit issued.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
Chlorine 1.5 ppm at time of visit. Maintain at least 2 ppm. Corrected to 2.0 ppm.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Emergency telephone not operational at time of visit. Keep operational. Operator corrected.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Chemicals stored outside. Pool built prior to 2010. Chemical storage shall be enclosed per .2534.
May 17, 2017 16 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Permits shall be posted online within 3 days.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
Pool pH at 8.4. Corrected to 7.2 during the inspection.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Emergency phone labeled as Platypus with emergency response. Changed to Pelican Plunge during the inspection.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Chemicals stored outside. Pool built prior to 2010. Chemical storage shall be enclosed per .2534.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
One sink not operable in main women's restroom. Keep all sinks operable.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “CAROWINDS - PELICAN PLUNGE - SYS H” or State ID 2060560015). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.