Rous County Council has asked residents in the Northern Rivers to prepare for water supply interruptions in the coming days as more and more properties suffer power outages due to high winds and heavy rainfall.

In a statement, Rous County Council said, "The treatment plants that ensure our water supply is safe to drink relies on power. So power interruptions can also cause disruptions to drinking water supply.

Here's how you can prepare:

• Store at least 10L of water per person – this should be enough for about 3 days. Use clean containers with lids and consider freezing some to keep your refrigerator cool in case of power outages.
• Store additional water for cleaning and household purposes.
• Keep an eye out for notifications from Rous and your local council about any water supply interruptions.

You can also check back here for water supply updates: https://rous.nsw.gov.au/public-notices.