noun
wet area; plumbing area
Refers to parts of a building where water is used, such as kitchens, bathrooms, toilets, and laundry areas. Often used in real estate and construction contexts.
このマンションは水回りが新しく改装されています。
The wet areas in this apartment have been newly renovated.
水回りのトラブルは早めに修理したほうがいい。
It's better to fix plumbing problems early.
水場 is a more general term for a place with water, such as a watering hole or a spot by a river, while 水回り specifically refers to the water-using areas inside a building.
Compound of 水 (water) and 回り (circulation, surroundings), literally 'water surroundings'. The term likely originated in architectural or real estate contexts to describe the water-using sections of a building.