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

82%

Updated Sat 9th Dec

Emigrant Creek Dam
 

Emigrant Creek Dam

Current dam level

100%

Updated Sat 9th Dec

News

Latest news and updates from Rous County Council.

Phones down!
12 December 2023

Phones down!

Our phone lines are down, so if you are trying to get in touch please 'read more' for alternatives. Read more...

Blue-green algae levels increasing
24 November 2023

Blue-green algae levels increasing

Blue-green algae has increased significantly in the waters of Emigrant Creek Dam. Read more...

Level 1 water restrictions have been delayed
23 November 2023

Level 1 water restrictions have been delayed

The activation of Level 1 water restrictions are not expected before Christmas due to higher than anticipated rainfall in the region during November. Read more...

Touring Sydney's new demonstration plant
21 November 2023

Touring Sydney's new demonstration plant

Rous water staff were recently invited to attend a site tour of Sydney's new Purified Recycled Water (PRW) Demonstration Plant and Discovery Centre at Quaker's Hill. Read more...