Future water for our region
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Everyday water saving measures
Everyday water saving measures are recommended in all areas supplied by Rous County Council. Find out more on how to save water at home and at work!
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Acknowledgement of Country
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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Water for life
Rous County Council is a county council constituted under the Local Government Act 1993. Council has three main functions:
Bulk water supply: Council is the regional water supply authority providing water in bulk to the council areas. 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: Council undertakes a wide range of activities to combat the spread of targeted weeds across the local area.
Flood mitigation: Council is a flood mitigation authority operating across the local government areas of Ballina, Lismore and Richmond Valley.
About Our Water Sources
Rocky Creek Dam
Current dam level
100%
Updated Sun 11th Apr
Emigrant Creek Dam
Current dam level
100%
Updated Sun 11th Apr
News
Latest news and updates from Rous County Council.
1 April 2021
Exhibition period now open
The revised draft Integrated Water Cycle Management (IWCM) Strategy is now on public exhibition for a period of eight (8) weeks, closing 28 May 2021. Read more...
18 March 2021
Sustainable Water Partner Program
Rous County Council acknowledges Southern Cross University (SCU) for its commitment to water efficiency and sustainability, achieving significant water savings. Equipment and technology upgrades at SCU have resulted in significant water savings. This project has been implemented with support through Rous County Council's Sustainable Water Partner Program. Read more...
22 December 2020
Dunoon Dam shelved, focus on groundwater and recycled water
At Rous County Council's meeting on 16 December 2020 Councillors resolved not to continue with the proposed Dunoon Dam and instead focus on groundwater and recycled water for the region's long-term water security. Read more...