A water main break in Dieppe has forced a boil water order.

The City says it occurred at the corner of Fortune and Dolbeau Streets.

Residents in surrounding neighbourhoods are now being asked to boil their water for at least one minute before consuming it.

All residents living or working in the area labelled in red on the map are affected.

This includes all water for consumption, preparing infant formulas and juices, washing fruits and vegetables, cooking, brushing teeth, making ice, making coffee/tea or juice and washing fruits and vegetables.

Water can be boiled in a pot, in a kettle on the stove or in an electric kettle without an automatic shut-off.

You do not need to boil water used for other household purposes, such as bathing, showering, laundry, or washing hands and dishes.

An advisory will be sent out when the boil water order is lifted.