Abstrcat First, the basic states of the water resources in Shanxi Province are simply introduced. On the basis of these, the achievements and experiences of water saving in Shanxi Province are analyzed. Meanwhile, the problems and reasons of the water resources exploitation and utilization in Shanxi Province are found. In order to settle more and more serious crisis of the water resources, we probe into the actual significance of water saving and source opening. For the rational utilization of the limited water resources in Shanxi Province, a series of scientific methods that we should follow before plan and management are raised, and the aim is to realize the sustainable use of the water resources in Shanxi Province