12demerits
CAROWINDS - SEASIDE SPLASHWORKS - SYS SS
14523 CAROWINDS BLVD, Charlotte, NC 28273
Seasonal Specialized Water Recreation · NC permit/State ID 2060560020
Latest result12 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 12 demerits · 3 violations
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. - Initial test at 8.2. Corrected to 7.6.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Concrete chipped at drain cover edge. - Repair.
#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 on pump room floor.
May 19, 2025 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Some trench drain covers need adjustments to ensure no spaces > 1/2 exist.
No other violations noted.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 15, 2024 10 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: 6 - New 2017 Lawson 18x36 drain covers installed. Counted 10 sets of 2. Provide updated VGBA paperwork within 1 week or permit will be suspended.
Permit issued for no night swimming.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Some test reagents expired. Replace reagents.
Recommend notating that main drains are in good repair not just visible on log book.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Leak at return line to activity returns. Repair leak.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
CO2 tank stored outside of entry into pump room.
.2534(1) Chemical storage room shall be weatherproof with a minimum ceiling height of 7 ft.
Pump room floor wet due to leak. Keep pump room floor dry.
May 16, 2023 8 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with JJ Sexton and Marie Daley. Verified 10 drain covers. Screws in good condition - bent screws have been replaced.
Night swimming not approved.
Permit issued.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Debris buildup on drains. Cleaned during inspection.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept in good repair. Detached screw resulting in raised drain cover (no suction hazard). Corrected during inspection.
May 18, 2022 14 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: GC - Drain covers appear to beginning to bend at screws in some locations. Continue to monitor. May require replacement prior to expiration.
JJ Sexton present during the inspection. Permit issued for no night swimming.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Some build-up inside slide basins. Keep slides clean and in good repair.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Some damage to deck at ramp into Pelican Plunge. Corrected during the inspection.
Some grates with rust on pool deck. Located outside deck space. Monitor and repair/paint to eliminate rusted grates.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Pipe in pump room with leak. Repair. Leak not severe.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Check valve leaking. Floor wet under check valve. Floor wet under leaking pipe. Keep floor dry.
May 18, 2021 14 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Note: Hayward SP2607x10 pump on chlorinator. Tied into return line back to surge tank.
JJ Sexton present during the inspection. Inspection completed by Marie Daley and Katie Rudisill.
Permit issued for no night swimming. Sticker provided. State permit will be posted online within 2 - 3 business days.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Opening in deck drain >1/2". Corrected during inspection. Moved drain cover.
Some cracking on deck. No offsets greater than 1/2". Continue to monitor and repair if needed.
#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6
Phones not ringing back - dialing emergency response. Corrected and verified during inspection.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
CO2 tank moved from chemical storage room and stored outside.
.2534(2) Pools constructed after April 1, 2004 shall provide a separate room for chemical storage meeting Rule.2534.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Restroom fixtures with build-up. Keep fixtures clean.
May 14, 2019 14 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Permit issued for Seaside Splashworks. Night swimming not approved.
#4 · Water quality: water temperature of heated pool −6
Pool pH at 8.0. Corrected to 7.8 during inspection.
#12 · Pool maintenance: inlets and other fittings in place and in good repair −4
Some build-up on side walls of slide entry area. Keep clean.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Pump room floor wet due to leak at surge tank wall. Keep pump room floor dry.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Some showerheads missing from two showers in women's restroom (main restroom). Some sinks inoperable and missing soap at one sink. Keep all fixtures in good repair and provide soap at all handsinks.
May 9, 2018 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Permit issued
5) No main drain checks due to no suction through grates or drains. Recommended recording drain checks daily.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Deck with chipping creating offsets greater than 1/2". Maintain deck free of trip hazards greater than 1/2" off set from deck profile. Operator filled and corrected.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Water on floor in pump room. Keep free of standing water.
May 17, 2017 14 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: 5 - General Comment: Main drain checks not recorded. No suction through grates. Recommend recording main drain checks daily.
Permit shall be posted online within 3 days.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Some minor cracking of cement on pool floor. Keep in good repair.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Gate at back entrance and at front not self-closing, self-latching. Repaired during inspection.
Front gate sticking opening and not latching. Repaired during inspection.
Some fencing with 3" underneath. Fencing installed prior to 2010.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
Some damage on walkway to Pelican Plunge. Not a entry way for public into slide area. Repair damage where needed.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Floor in pump room wet due to leak through side wall of tank to pump room. Keep dry. Gaskets with small leaks.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “CAROWINDS - SEASIDE SPLASHWORKS - SYS SS” or State ID 2060560020). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.