What happens if a host is dropped during communion? (Catholic)

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A consecrated host that cannot be consumed will be disposed of by placing it in water. This water, in turn, is to be poured through the sanctuarium (within the sacristy) into the ground.

Source: How should one dispose of a consecrated host which was placed in the mouth of an ill person who, in the end, was unable to swallow it?

I am suprised that it is not stated in the GIRM, but maybe it was obvious for the authors of this document.

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