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 9th Oct

Emigrant Creek Dam
 

Emigrant Creek Dam

Current dam level

100%

Updated Wed 9th Oct

News

Latest news and updates from Rous County Council.

Rocky Creek Dam closed to public
3 October 2024

Rocky Creek Dam closed to public

Rocky Creek Dam will be closed from 15 - 17 October for planned maintenance. Read more...

Shape the development of our new community water use program
14 October 2024

Shape the development of our new community water use program

Our direct water customers are invited to join focus groups across the region in November. Read more...

Rous receives funding to restore section of Bungawalbyn Creek bank
27 September 2024

Rous receives funding to restore section of Bungawalbyn Creek bank

Rous has been awarded $158,000 to improve coastal fish habitats. Read more...

Water Fill Station at North Lismore now open
9 September 2024

Water Fill Station at North Lismore now open

The new bulk water fill station at Lake St, North Lismore (opposite the cattle sale yards) is now open and ready for use. Read more...