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

84%

Updated Sun 1st Oct

Emigrant Creek Dam
 

Emigrant Creek Dam

Current dam level

100%

Updated Sun 1st Oct

News

Latest news and updates from Rous County Council.

Grant to secure long-term water supply
3 October 2023

Grant to secure long-term water supply

The NSW Government is delivering on their commitment to prioritise water security across the Far North and Mid North Coast regions. Read more...

Water supply interruption
3 October 2023

Water supply interruption

Planned water supply interruption: McInnes Lane, Tyagarah. Read more...

Closed!
25 September 2023

Closed!

Lismore City Council has closed the Nimbin water filling station until further notice. For enquiries, please contact Lismore City Council. Read more...

Bureau of Meteorology announces El Nino
20 September 2023

Bureau of Meteorology announces El Nino

Rous is asking the Northern Rivers community to use less water now to help delay the need for water restrictions. Read more...