24demerits
BLUE STONE HARBOR
21310 HARKEN DR, Cornelius, NC 28031
Seasonal Wading Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060510005
Latest result24 demerits
Last inspectedSep 9, 2026
Inspections on record14
On record sinceApr 15, 2014
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Apr 15, 2014Lower is betterSep 9, 2026
Inspections & violations
Sep 9, 2026 24 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with CPO Brian Pridmore.
Permit issued
No Night Swimming
Paper permit will be issued on our website, https://eh.mecknc.gov/pools, in 3-5 days for your records.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
Chlorine bleaching out test kit. G.S. 130A-2(3) Chlorine bleached out test kit. Imminent Hazard to public. Lower to measurable level. - Corrected.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
PH 7.0. .2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. - Corrected to 7.8.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
No recent cyanuric acid or total alkalinity checks. .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. - Corrected.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Pool floor dirty covered in layer of plaster dust. .2537(14) Keep pool surface and pool floor free of debris. - Corrected, CPO vacuumed pool.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Light burned out in pump room. .2533(b) Provide sufficient lighting in pump room.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Hot water in restrooms 114.6F. .2526(i) Water in restrooms shall not exceed 110 F.
Apr 30, 2026 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: POOL CLOSED SIGN POSTED BY CPO
NO NIGHT SWIMMING.
#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) Surface skimmers shall be installed per manufacturer's instructions.
Observed skimmer was not functioning for inspection. CPO had skimmer shut off. Per CPO experiencing pressure loss when skimmer is operating.
1 (E) (F) Be capable of providing continuous and automatic skimming of the water during quiescence; Skimmer must be fully functional.
Pool permit denied. Q status.
May 14, 2025 4 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Restrictions written on permit.
All permit items from Katie verified.
pump Pentair whisperflo high efficiency
main drain, skimmer and return lines 1.5"
skimmer line plugged
Pentair TR40 filer
4 returns in pool
aquastar A10RCFRxxx
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept in good repair. Observed decks with lots of cracks and holes.
May 13, 2024 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NOTE:
-CPO: Kara Gilchrist present during inspection.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 1, 2023 14 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: FIELD VERIFIED NEW PSDC FORM DATED 4-21-23.
NO NIGHT SWIMMING.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8.
Observed pH at 8.3. Corrected at 7.2
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
.2537(14) Keep pool surface and pool floor free of debris.
Observed floating debris in pool. CDI
#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 floating debris in skimmer. CDI
Apr 14, 2022 6 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: EHS observed that test kit has a few chemicals that have just recently expired (1/22, 3/22), some chemicals still in date.
PDSC information confirmed during inspection. Operator Brian Pridmore on site during inspection. Permit issued.
#26 · Equipment room: valves and pipes identified by color codes or labels −2
.2518(d) Piping and valves shall be labeled with color codes or labels. Observed piping and valves in pump room in need of labeling, some labels have faded.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
.2513(b) Filter backwash shall be discharged through an air gap. Observed no airgap at backwash.
#30 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: approved water source, no cross connections −2
.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. Observed no backblow preventer at exterior hose bib.
Apr 28, 2021 10 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Danny Richards present during inspection.
Verified main drains and pumps. Equalizers are plugged in the skimmers.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
.2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. Observed pH at 7.0. CDI - CPO corrected to 7.5
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
.2513(b) Filter backwash shall be discharged through an air gap. Provide a 2” air gap at back wash
#30 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: approved water source, no cross connections −2
.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. Back flow preventer required on hose bib
Apr 29, 2020 6 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: “Due to COVid19 and public health responsibility, safe distancing and minimizing point of contact, inspection will not be signed"
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
.2537(14) Keep pool surface and pool floor free of debris. Observed slight debris in pool.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2534(3) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in chemical storage room. Observed no cross or functional forced ventilation.
May 8, 2019 12 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: 5. Split column for main drain check for main pool & wading pool
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Floor wet, store bagged chemicals off floor, natural cross or continuous forced ventilation required, chemical room needs light
#26 · Equipment room: valves and pipes identified by color codes or labels −2
Remark faded labels
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
2" air gap required
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Mirrors to be of shatter-resistant
#30 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: approved water source, no cross connections −2
Back flow preventer required on hose bib
#32 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: floors smooth, slip-resistant, kept clean −2
Floors should be slip-resistant
May 4, 2018 2 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: All 4 and 6 point demerit items have been fixed.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
.2533(3) Provide continuous forced ventilation or cross ventilation in pump room. Observed insufficient ventilation in pump room.
May 17, 2017 12 demerits · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Pool fencing replaced. 100% of fencing is new.
New travertine deck now in place.
Missing safety placard for chemical storage room. Place placard on chemical storage room door.
Permit will be issued online at Meckpools.charmeck.org in 1-3 business days. Print a copy of the permit to post in the pool area.
#6 · Submerged suction outlets meet ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007. Single drains protected. (.2537, .2539) GPM= ____Field verification complete=____ −6
PDSC form does not match what is installed. Wading pool recently replastered, equalizer line cover plastered over and plugged inside the skimmer. Corrected PDSC form filled out by operator.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Fan and light in chemical storage room not functioning. Provide functional light and ensure fan runs continuously.
#27 · Equipment room: filter backwash discharged through an air gap −2
Provide air gap for backwash.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Provide toilet paper in the restrooms.
Apr 5, 2016 8 demerits · details not yet loaded
Violation details for this inspection are not yet loaded on this site. We're still importing older records — check the official county portal for the full report.
Apr 7, 2015 6 demerits · details not yet loaded
Violation details for this inspection are not yet loaded on this site. We're still importing older records — check the official county portal for the full report.
Apr 15, 2014 8 demerits · details not yet loaded
Violation details for this inspection are not yet loaded on this site. We're still importing older records — check the official county portal for the full report.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “BLUE STONE HARBOR” or State ID 2060510005). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.