Who we are

Rous County Council has three main functions:

Bulk water supply: We are the regional water supply authority providing water in bulk to the council areas of the Northern Rivers. A population of around 100,000 is serviced by this water supply system with the actual area of operations being approximately 3,000km2.
Weed biosecurity: We undertake a wide range of activities to combat the spread of targeted weeds across the Northern Rivers.
Flood mitigation: We are a flood mitigation authority operating across the local government areas of Ballina, Lismore and Richmond Valley.  

 

About Our Water Sources

Rocky Creek Dam
 

Rocky Creek Dam

Current dam level

100%

Updated Wed 24th Jul

Emigrant Creek Dam
 

Emigrant Creek Dam

Current dam level

100%

Updated Wed 24th Jul

News

Latest news and updates from Rous County Council.

Water supply interruption
25 July 2024

Water supply interruption

Planned water supply interruption: Monaltrie, Tucki Tucki, Wyrallah. Read more...

Project deferred
17 July 2024

Project deferred

Replacement of water main: Bangalow Road and Paterson Street, Byron Bay. Read more...

Remediation grant secured
11 July 2024

Remediation grant secured

Rous secures $6.9 Million grant for Bungawalbin Levee remediation. Read more...

Boardwalk closed
13 June 2024

Boardwalk closed

Emigrant Creek Dam boardwalk closed until further notice. Read more...