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

86%

Updated Wed 20th Sep

Emigrant Creek Dam
 

Emigrant Creek Dam

Current dam level

100%

Updated Wed 20th Sep

News

Latest news and updates from Rous County Council.

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...

Local businesses taking action to reduce water consumption
7 September 2023

Local businesses taking action to reduce water consumption

Proactively improving water efficiency through Rous' Sustainable Water Partner Pilot Program Read more...

Working at Rous
15 September 2023

Working at Rous

In this series that showcases "Working at Rous", we explore some of our team members' "why" and their roles. Read more...

Important information regarding Emigrant Creek Dam
1 September 2023

Important information regarding Emigrant Creek Dam

A 'High Alert' status remains in place for Emigrant Creek Dam. Read more...