6demerits
WAYFORD AT INNOVATION PARK
1018 CATALYST BLVD, Charlotte, NC 28262
Year-Round Swimming Pool · NC permit/State ID 2060530753
Latest result6 demerits
Last inspectedSep 22, 2026
Inspections on record6
On record sinceMay 20, 2024
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
May 20, 2024Lower is betterSep 22, 2026
Inspections & violations
Sep 22, 2026 6 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with Assistant Manager Caroline Skeates.
Pool chemistry corrected during inspection and in compliance.
No Night Swimming. Pump required to be at max speed. Pump does not meet turnover by 4 GPM. If clarity or chemistry issues occur due to lack of turnover, a properly sized pump will be required to be installed.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
0.0ppm free chlorine. .2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm. - Corrected to 1ppm. CDI
Feb 12, 2026 12 demerits · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with CPO Teron Watkins.
Records not kept since first week of December 2025. ITS issued.
Pump max speed confirmed.
No Night Swimming. Pump required to be at max speed. Pump does not meet turnover by 4 GPM. If clarity or chemistry issues occur due to lack of turnover, a properly sized pump will be required to be installed.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
.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. Records not kept since first week of December 2025. 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
.2518(k) Keep skimmers free of debris so skimmers are capable of operating per manufacturer instruction. Observed skimmers with leaves and debris. Was cleaned by operator during the inspection.
#17 · Premises: decks unobstructed, properly drained, free of trip hazards −4
.2537(2) Decks shall be kept in good repair. Deck concrete cracked and chipping around skimmer cover that is closest to restrooms. Shown to operator during the inspection.
Jul 31, 2025 2 demerits · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with office staff.
Acid barrel empty, automatic feeder attempting to add acid. Recommend calling chemical service provider.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
One ladder loose. One ladder with loose step. .2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
Apr 16, 2025 26 demerits · 7 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with CPO Teron Watkins.
New liquid chlorine system installed. Verified system shuts off when the pump is off.
Greystar log sheet does not have a place for main drain checks. Left copy of state pool log sheet.
Door to men’s restroom sticks, has difficulty self-latching. Maintain doors self-closing and self-latching.
Immediate suspension issued
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Call Will Harrison (704) 507-6824 for re-inspection once issues have been corrected.
#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
0.3ppm free chlorine. .2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm. - Immediate suspension item.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
Records not being 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. - Intent to suspend item.
#7 · Pool maintenance: pool walls and floor kept clean, free of debris and in good repair −4
Pool floor dirty. .2537(14) Keep pool surface and pool floor free of debris. - Intent to suspend item.
#11 · Pool maintenance: diving equipment, ladders, steps and handrails properly placed, in good repair −2
Both ladders loose. .2521 Install ladders per manufacturer instructions.
#18 · Premises: lifeguards present or warning signs posted −4
New safety signage with incorrect wording and < 1” lettering. .2530(c) Provide "Children should not use the swimming pool without adult supervision." in 1" lettering. - Intent to suspend item.
New safety signage in < 1” lettering. .2530(c) Provide "Adults should not swim alone." in 1" lettering. - Intent to suspend item.
#24 · Equipment room: approved pump, filter, and flow meter operating properly −4
Flow meter not working. .2518(g) Keep flow meter operational. - Intent to suspend item.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
Some chemicals stored in pump room. .2534(2) Pools constructed after April 1, 2004 shall provide a separate room for chemical storage meeting Rule.2534.
Bag of chemicals stored on pump room floor. Bags of chemicals on floor in chemical storage room. .2534(4) Provide storage for pool chemicals in waterproof containers or store up off the floor.
Jul 1, 2024 28 demerits · 7 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with CPO Teron Watkins.
Chemical hazard signage does not note the type of chemical hazard in chemical storage room. Recommend installing Chemical Safety Placard on pump room and chemical storage room doors. Can check with Fire Marshall to ensure correct type is installed.
Permit condition - Pool bowl shaped. 4 foot along pool wall, but 4 foot 6 inches deep in the middle. Permit condition that signage must remain in place in the pool area letting bathers know.
Pemit condition - Pump required to be at max speed. Pump does not meet turnover by 4 GPM (119 GPM). If clarity or chemistry issues occur due to lack of turnover a properly sized pump will be required to be installed. - Verified PUMP at max speed today, but only at 85 GPM. - Will follow up on next visit.
Intent to suspend issued
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#2 · Water quality: disinfectant residual provided by −6
0.4ppm free chlorine. .2535(4) Maintain chlorine at least 1.0 ppm. - Corrected to 1ppm.
#3 · Water quality: pool water pH −6
PH > 8.4. .2535(1) Maintain pH at 7.2 to 7.8. - Corrected to 7.5.
#5 · Water quality: daily written records of water quality and test kit kept on site −4
No recent main drain, total alkalinity or cyanuric acid 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. - 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 below the skimmers. Skimmers turned off in the pump room. .2518(k) Water level shall be maintained to assure skimmers are operable. - Intent to suspend item.
#16 · Premises: fence or barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates properly constructed and maintained −4
Doors to restrooms not self-latching. .2537(b) All gates and doors shall be self-closing, self-latching. - Intent to suspend item.
#25 · Equipment room: equipment and chemicals kept in a dry, well-ventilated enclosure −2
All chemicals currently stored in pump room. .2534(2) Pools constructed after April 1, 2004 shall provide a separate room for chemical storage meeting Rule.2534.
Bag of chemicals stored on pump room floor. .2534(4) Provide storage for pool chemicals in waterproof containers or store up off the floor.
#29 · Dressing and sanitary facilities: required fixtures provided, clean, and in good repair −2
Out of toilet paper in one of the women’s stalls. .2526(l) Provide toilet paper and dispensers in restrooms.
May 20, 2024 0 demerits · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Observed no non-compliant conditions.
Permit restriction: Pump required to be at max speed.
Note: Pump does not meet turnover by 4gpm. If clarity or chemistry issues occur due to lack of turnover a properly sized pump will be required to be installed.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “WAYFORD AT INNOVATION PARK” or State ID 2060530753). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.