diff --git a/truthseeker/logic/data_persistance/data_access.py b/truthseeker/logic/data_persistance/data_access.py
index 3d33b98..6ebd5db 100644
--- a/truthseeker/logic/data_persistance/data_access.py
+++ b/truthseeker/logic/data_persistance/data_access.py
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ url_object = eg.URL.create(
     port=os.getenv("DB_PORT"),
     database=os.getenv("DB_DBNAME"),
 )
-engine = create_engine(url_object)
+engine = create_engine(url_object, pool_pre_ping=True, pool_recycle=300)
 session = Session(engine)