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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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 Wed 19th Jan
Emigrant Creek Dam
Current dam level
100%
Updated Wed 19th Jan
News
Latest news and updates from Rous County Council.
20 January 2021
Making the switch to recycled water
Rous County Council is proud to partner with Byron Shire Council and the Beach Hotel, Byron Bay, through their recycled water project. The hotel's toilets are serviced by Byron Shire Council's recycled water scheme. This work is estimated to reduce demand on our regions' drinking water supply by more than 4 million litres each year. Read more...
16 December 2021
Now open to the public
Rous Cultural, Environmental and Information Centre | Lismore Visitors Centre is open to the public. Read more...
28 September 2021
Sustainable Water Partner Program
Local Goonellabah business has accomplished a potential annual water saving of more than 470 thousand litres per year. Read more...
1 September 2021
Sustainable Water Partner Program
Installing smart-metering has been an important step for Discovery Parks Ballina in gaining access to more frequent, accurate and timely water consumption data. Read more...