This bill establishes a new requirement for well testing in rural areas of Minnesota prior to the construction of certain projects that necessitate an environmental assessment worksheet. It introduces a new section, [103H.176] WELL TESTING IN RURAL AREAS, which defines key terms such as "landowner," "project," and "rural area." The bill mandates that project owners or operators must conduct baseline groundwater quality testing by contracting an independent third party to collect and analyze water samples from wells within a two-mile radius of the proposed project site. Additionally, the bill stipulates that landowner consent is required for sampling, and landowners must receive free access to the test results for their wells. The results of the well testing must be submitted to the Environmental Quality Board and the Minnesota Geospatial Information Office, ensuring that the data is maintained in a database as outlined in section 103H.175. This legislation aims to protect groundwater quality in rural areas by establishing a clear protocol for testing before construction activities commence.