 Byron Shire Council obtain water from Lavertys Gap Weir on the river.This water is treated at the nearby water treatment plant to supply potable water to the town of Mullumbimby.Rous Water obtain water from the fresh water tidal pool upstream of Lismore to supplement the Rocky Creek Dam supply to large parts of the Byron Shire Council, Ballina Shire, Richmond Valley Council and City of Lismore local government areas.