diff --git a/doc/fixes3-7-0.txt b/doc/fixes3-7-0.txt
index 8b31320bc..5403d3ea1 100644
--- a/doc/fixes3-7-0.txt
+++ b/doc/fixes3-7-0.txt
@@ -776,6 +776,7 @@ add unique Rider revival messages
 don't dereference NULL u.ustuck in dobuzz() when hero has been swallowed
 monsters should growl even if you can't hear it
 give a sound effect message when thrown item lands in water or lava
+don't show rusting of items that land in water
 
 
 Fixes to 3.7.0-x Problems that Were Exposed Via git Repository
diff --git a/src/trap.c b/src/trap.c
index 9b0b2025d..720fef778 100644
--- a/src/trap.c
+++ b/src/trap.c
@@ -182,7 +182,9 @@ erode_obj(
     uvictim = (victim == &g.youmonst);
     vismon = victim && (victim != &g.youmonst) && canseemon(victim);
     /* Is g.bhitpos correct here? Ugh. */
-    visobj = !victim && cansee(g.bhitpos.x, g.bhitpos.y);
+    visobj = !victim && cansee(g.bhitpos.x, g.bhitpos.y)
+        && (!is_pool(g.bhitpos.x, g.bhitpos.y)
+            || (u.ux == g.bhitpos.x && u.uy == g.bhitpos.y && Underwater));
 
     switch (type) {
     case ERODE_BURN: