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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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Identify and control priority weeds in our region
Priority weed species can impact on agriculture, animal or human health, or cause damage to the environment. This guide has been developed to assist with identifying some of the highest priority weed species in our region. Download a copy now.
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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 Mon 16th May
Emigrant Creek Dam
Current dam level
100%
Updated Mon 16th May
News
Latest news and updates from Rous County Council.
12 May 2022
On exhibtion
Our draft Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework is now on public exhibition. Submissions close 4.30pm, 9 June 2022. Read more...
1 April 2022
Council facilities remain closed
Due to major flooding across the area, Council's facilities will remain closed until further notice. Read more for how to contact us. Read more...
11 March 2022
Temporary relocation
Richmond Water Laboratories are currently trading from the Department of Primary Industries, located at 1243 Bruxner Highway, Wollongbar. The RWL are a NATA accredited water and environmental testing laboratory with over a decade of experience. If you need to drop off samples, please call (02) 6623 3888 beforehand. Read more...