diff --git a/src/fountain.c b/src/fountain.c
index 13cc84ac9..6a066f059 100644
--- a/src/fountain.c
+++ b/src/fountain.c
@@ -429,12 +429,8 @@ dipfountain(register struct obj *obj)
     } else {
         er = water_damage(obj, NULL, TRUE);
 
-        if (obj->otyp == POT_ACID
-            && er != ER_DESTROYED) { /* Acid and water don't mix */
-            useup(obj);
-            return;
-        } else if (er != ER_NOTHING && !rn2(2)) { /* no further effect */
-            return;
+        if (er == ER_DESTROYED || (er != ER_NOTHING && !rn2(2))) {
+            return; /* no further effect */
         }
     }