Abstract: A system of water resources sustainable development evaluation indicators is designed,which based on a regional/basin water resources characters and socio-economic development requirement,as well as differences of socio-economic development and science/technology levels.The system is referred to cognizing level of international sustainable development stan-dard and national other resources sustainable use,following scientific,practical and concise principles.The five-grade identification standard of water resources sustainable development capacity identification standard is proposed exploringly.