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LAKE COUNTY, Fla. - The precautionary water boil for Mount Dora residents remains in effect until Saturday, city officials said.

What we know:

The water boil remains, which was set to end Oct. 31, was extended until Nov. 1 for final testing to be completed, Mount Dora officials said. Residents are asked to boil water for at least one minute before using it for cooking, drinking or brushing teeth.

The backstory:

Following an Oct. 26 flash flood, Mount Dora residents are picking up the pieces as roads, infrastructure and storm water systems were destroyed.

The city had 14 to 19 inches of rain within a short period of time , in which Mount Dora , as well as Eustis in Lake County , residents suffered from vehicle damage, road closure and infrastructure impact.

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