The article analyzes the features in mentality, culture and ethics of the Ukrainian people in theirs attitude to image-symbol of "water". Opoetization of water, of the water world is some kind of narodnopoetichesky dominant which is shown in folklore, the art word. Opoetization of water often defines outlook of Ukrainians, gets into national consciousness, speaks about valid and her even solemn perception. The respect of water and its mystified image can be tracked in all components of spiritual culture of Ukrainians: in folklore, ceremonial songs, Christmas carols, etc. It is proved that such relation has historical roots, but today it is necessary to create new ethics of relationship of the person and water. It is of great importance taking into account new relationship of the person with the nature in general. This relationship demands new responsibility of the person to the nature, new culture of the relations of the person with water and its sources, new ethics of relationship of the person and water.