10demerits

APARTMENTS AT BLAKENEY

8724 WINTERSWEET LN, Charlotte, NC 28277

Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530343

Latest result10 demerits

Last inspectedOct 20, 2026

Inspections on record20

On record sinceDec 9, 2016

This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).

Score history

Dec 9, 2016Lower is betterOct 20, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 20, 2026 10 demerits · 3 violations

Inspector comments: Conducted inspection with operator Ean. Immediate suspension issued for chlorine level. Pool placed on E status and must close. Call EHS Devon when item is corrected and ready to reopen. 7049981122 Flow meter has been replaced with Aquastar FlowStar flow meter with 5% accuracy on specification sheet, measured correct installation with 5x pipe diameter on inlet pipe (3 inch pipe, 15” pipe length inlet side and 2x pipe diameter on outlet side). Advised updating portion of PDSC form reflecting correct/new updated flow meter and submitting to pdsc@mecknc.gov, noting that update is for new 5% accurate flow meter only. Flow required 120-150 gpm, observed 130 gpm. Permit Restriction: 5% flow meter must remain operable. Flow required at least 120 gpm. Flow greater than 150 gpm exceeds the main drains. Suction Hazard. Const. Date: 2/26/2016 Rope Length: 50' Night Swim?: N

#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6

.2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm. Chlorine observed at 0ppm. Immediate suspension item.

#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2

Some well equipment within 3 ft of pool piping and equipment. .2533(c) Valves and controls shall be accessible to the pool operator at all times. Maintain 3 ft. clear walking space in pump room.

#26 · Equipment room: valves and pipes identified by color codes or labels −2

Some piping not labeled. .2518(d) Piping and valves shall be labeled with color codes or labels.

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Mar 31, 2026 10 demerits · 4 violations

Inspector comments: Flow meter has been replaced with Aquastar FlowStar flow meter with 5% accuracy on specification sheet, measured correct installation with 5x pipe diameter on inlet pipe (3 inch pipe, 15” pipe length inlet side and 2x pipe diameter on outlet side). Took picture verification. Advised updating portion of PDSC form reflecting correct/new updated flow meter and submitting to pdsc@mecknc.gov, noting that update is for new 5% accurate flow meter only. Flow required 120-150 gpm, observed 135 gpm. No night swimming. Pool not heated. Inspection with Ean Wrightson “A” Open for Business

#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4

Records missing weekly total alkalinty and 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. Provide weekly recordings for cyanuric acid and total alkalinity weekly. Operator checked, recorded and corrected.

#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2

Some well equipment within 3 ft of pool piping and equipment. .2533(c) Valves and controls shall be accessible to the pool operator at all times. Maintain 3 ft. clear walking space in pump room.

#26 · Equipment room: valves and pipes identified by color codes or labels −2

Some piping not labeled. .2518(d) Piping and valves shall be labeled with color codes or labels.

#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2

Shower off at time of inspection. .2526(h) Shower(s) shall be provided.

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Jul 7, 2025 8 demerits · 3 violations

Inspector comments: Visit to pool to lift suspension and conduct inspection. Previous permit items have been corrected. Changed to “A” Open for Business Issued permit. No Night Swimming. Flow meter must remain operable between 120 to 150 GPM, suction hazard. Note: Flow meter only correct to 10% accuracy. Must be corrected after 2025.

#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4

Electrical box creating horizontal less than 45” in height by showers. .2528(a) Maintain 45" between bottom horizontal and next horizontal on fence and/or gate (post-May 2010). Operator added piece of sheet metal to eliminate horizontal. Corrected.

#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2

Light out in equipment room. .2533(b) Provide sufficient lighting in pump room.

#30 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: approved water source, no cross connections −2

Spigot by shower missing backflow prevention device. .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.

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Feb 18, 2025 42 demerits · 11 violations

Inspector comments: Immediate suspension issued for water quality and emergency phone. Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when permit items are in compliance to lift suspension. Other permit items to verify on a return visit include records, pool floor being clean and 6’ clearance around pool. Main drains and skimmer equalizer covers expire in May 2025. Replace and submit updated PDSC form to pdsc@mecknc.gov for approval prior to expiration. Pool permit will be suspended immediately at expiration. More information on website https://eh.mecknc.gov/pools pool ID 530343 Inspection with Terrance Jacobs “E” Immediate Suspension staus No Night Swimming. Pool not heated. Motor replaced. Ensure proper permits were pulled.

#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6

Chlorine 0.2 ppm at time of inspection. .2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm. *Immediate suspension item

#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6

PH 6.8 at time of inspection. .2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. *Immediate suspension item

#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4

Records missing last days of entries and maintenance. .2535 (11) The pool operator shall inspect the pool at least daily and maintain written records. .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. *permit item

#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4

Observed leaves, a brick and debris on pool floor. .2537(14) Keep pool surface and pool floor free of debris. *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

Debris in skimmers. Operator cleaned and corrected. .2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction.

#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2

Ladder loose on left side of pool. Keep tightened. .2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.

#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4

Chairs within 6’ of pool. .2522(a) Provide 6 ft of clear walking space around the pool at all times. *permit item

#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6

Emergency phone not working at time of inspection. .2530(f) Emergency phone shall remain operable. .2530(f) Emergency notification systems must provide 24 hr. monitoring, be capable of routing calls to 911, and be able to electronically transfer Automatic Number and Locator Identification for the phone. *Immediate suspension item

#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2

One bag of dry chemicals on floor at time of inspection. .2534(4) Provide storage for pool chemicals in waterproof containers or store up off the floor.

#28 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: bathhouse or rest rooms accessible; shower sign posted −2

Shower off at time of inspection. .2526(h) Shower(s) shall be provided.

#30 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: approved water source, no cross connections −2

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Jul 18, 2024 14 demerits · 5 violations

Inspector comments: Issued local permit sticker. “A” Open for Buiness No Night swimming. Main drains expire in May 2025. Advised replacement and approval of PDSC be submitted prior to expiration to avoid permit action. Electrical box (horizontal) by showers must be covered at angle/eliminate horizontal for 2025 permit.

#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4

Records missing weekly TA and CYA. .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. Operator checked, recorded and corrected.

#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2

Ladder loose on left side of pool. Keep tightened. .2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.

#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4

One gate not self-latching at time of inspection. .2537(b) All gates and doors shall be self-closing, self-latching. Operator corrected to self close self latch. Electrical box creating horizontal less than 45” in height by showers. .2528(a) Maintain 45" between bottom horizontal and next horizontal on fence and/or gate (post-May 2010). Lack of severity does not warrant permit action at this time, but must be corrected for 2025 permit.

#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2

Toilet paper missing in men’s restroom stall. .2526(l) Provide toilet paper and dispensers in restrooms.

#30 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: approved water source, no cross connections −2

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Aug 17, 2023 18 demerits · 4 violations

Inspector comments: 30 Day Intent to Suspend (ITS) issued for records, gates and flow meter. Contact Marie Daley at 704-506-6806 when in compliance to lift ITS. No Night Swimming “W” ITS status

#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4

Records missing weekend entries. .2535 (11) The pool operator shall inspect the pool at least daily and maintain written records. .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. *permit item

#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4

One gate not self-latching or closing at time of inspection. Electrical box creating horizontal less than 45” in height by showers. .2537(b) All gates and doors shall be self-closing, self-latching. .2528(a) Maintain 45" between bottom horizontal and next horizontal on fence and/or gate (post-May 2010). *Permit item

#22 · Premises: emergency telephone provided −6

Table blocking emergency phone at time of inspection. .2530(f) Emergency phone shall be accessible to all pool users. Operator moved table and corrected. **NOTE: Emergency operator was cut off midway through call for automated response. Call reconnected, but advised reaching out to phone company to ensure there is not an issue during an emergency situation.

#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4

Flow meter not operable. .2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. *Permit item

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Mar 1, 2023 20 demerits · 5 violations

Inspector comments: 30 Day Intent to Suspend (ITS) items include: record keeping, pool floor, weirs, skimmer baskets, skimmer lid. Contact Marie Daley at 704-507-6806 when all items are in compliance to lift ITS. Failure to correct by ITS expiration will result in immediate suspension of permit until items are corrected. “W” Status No Night Swimming Note: Emergency phone did not connect from Kings III on first try and after second attempt and call connected, phone beeped loudly and did not disconnect. Ensure phone remains operable at all times in case of emergency. Since phone is operable and did connect after multiple attempts, did not suspend permit Inspection with Terrance Jacobs

#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4

No pool closed signs posted at pool, but records indicated “Pool Closed.” If pool is not closed with signage posted at each bather entrance, daily records must be kept. .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. *Permit item

#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4

Observed leaves and debris on pool floor. .2537(14) Keep pool surface and pool floor free of debris. *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

Multiple weirs missing. Skimmer lid missing. Debris in skimmers. .2518(k) Replace missing weirs. .2518(k) Replace damaged skimmer lid. .2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction. *permit item.

#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6

Buoy and body hook behind large bushes, not conveniently located or accessible for use in case of emergency. .2530(a) Lifesaving equipment should be conveniently located. Moved and corrected. Will ensure permanent place is made for life saving equipment on future visit that is accessible.

#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2

Pump room unlocked at time of inspection. .2533(a) The equipment room door shall have a permanent lock and be kept locked when not in use by the pool operator.

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Sep 8, 2022 18 demerits · 4 violations

Inspector comments: Inspection completed with Crystal Silva present.

#15 · Premises: body hook and ring buoy with throw rope or lifeguard with rescue tube provided and properly located −6

.2530(a) Provide USCG approved ring buoy. A rescue tube with lifeguard may be substituted for ring buoy. Observed ring buoy beckets severely deteriorated. CDI- ring buoy replaced.

#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4

.2537(b) All gates and doors shall be self-closing, self-latching. Observed 1 gate not self closing. CDI- repaired.

#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. Observed sign missing the word “THE”. CDI- new sign added to pool deck.

#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4

.2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. Observed stuck flow meter.

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