Abstract: A water flow control device and method for use in a toilet flushing apparatus, having a valve member and a flushing arm and handle assembly coupled to said valve member for lifting said valve member when said flushing arm and handle assembly is operated for controlling the flow of water between a toilet tank and a toilet bowl is described. The device comprises means attachable to the toilet flushing apparatus for restricting the distance the valve member is moved when the flushing arm and handle assembly is operated so that the valve member does not float upwardly and, when the flushing arm and handle assembly is returned to its initial position, the valve member immediately returns to its initial position for stopping water flow from the tiolet tank into the toilet bowl.