diff --git a/exp_scenario/module/commands/waterfill.lua b/exp_scenario/module/commands/waterfill.lua
index 9bb7e8d0..d59d912d 100644
--- a/exp_scenario/module/commands/waterfill.lua
+++ b/exp_scenario/module/commands/waterfill.lua
@@ -74,7 +74,9 @@ Selection.on_selection(SelectionName, function(event)
     if item_count_cliff >= t_diff then
         player.remove_item{ name = "cliff-explosives", count = t_diff }
     else
-        player.remove_item{ name = "cliff-explosives", count = item_count_cliff }
+        if item_count_cliff > 0 then
+            player.remove_item{ name = "cliff-explosives", count = item_count_cliff }
+        end
         local item_count_needed = t_diff - item_count_cliff
         if item_count_needed > 0 then
             player.remove_item{ name = "explosives", count = 10 * item_count_needed }