May be associated with the presence of sodium in drinking water when present in high concentrations. Often from saltwater intrusion, mineral dissolution, industrial and domestic waste. Deteriorates plumbing, water heaters, and municipal water-works equipment at high levels.
Cost basis is the original price paid for shares of a security plus or minus certain adjustments required by applicable tax rules such as adjustments with respect to reinvested distributions and sales charges.
Learn the definition of cost basis. Cost basis is the original value of an asset, such as stocks, bond, mutual funds. You begin with the original purchase price, and then you adjust it for commissions, stock splits, dividends, return of capital or any other transaction that affects the original value of the asset.