Rous County Council acknowledges the peoples of the Bundjalung Country that it services; the Widjabul/Wyabul, Ngayngbul, Arakwal, Ngandawal, Minjungbul peoples, on whose land we live and work. We pay respect to the strength that has ensured these peoples prevail, and endeavour to work together towards reconciliation.
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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.
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Latest news and updates from Rous County Council.
Rous is asking the Northern Rivers community to use less water now to help delay the need for water restrictions. Read more...
Proactively improving water efficiency through Rous' Sustainable Water Partner Pilot Program Read more...
In this series that showcases "Working at Rous", we explore some of our team members' "why" and their roles. Read more...
A 'High Alert' status remains in place for Emigrant Creek Dam. Read more...