The major pollutant in this stream is non-point sediment from the communities of Highbrige Park, Gallant Fox, Stewart's Landing, Westview, Long Ridge, Tulip Grove, Foxhill, Kenilworth, Old Stage, Princeton Square, Northview, Enfield Chase, Woodmore Highlands in
Bowie, Maryland. The source of the sediment is erosion from construction, storm water runoff carrying lawn chemicals such as excess fertilizer, and pet waste runoff from lawns. ==Historical significance==