A fog impingement scrubber system is provided for removing from an air stream particulate matter, such as product dust and combustion dust products, as well as fumes, and water soluble or water reactant vapors generated during a manufacturing process. The polluted air stream from the manufacturing process is fed to a fog impingement scrubber system. The polluted air stream is first sprayed by a series of high pressure water sprays to create a fog or mist to dampen or wet particulate matter in the air stream, particularly any fine or microscopic sized particles. A second set of water nozzles or sprays is then utilized further downstream of the fogging area to moisten the larger particles of particulate matter in the air stream. The sprayed polluted air stream is then impinged upon a whirlpool provided in the scrubbing system, where the moistened particles are removed from the air stream, and where the water soluble or water reactant vapors are treated. Any moisture in the air is then removed by a demisting system, and the clean air then discharged back to the atmosphere.